1 c Cold water
2 ea Cloves peeled garlic
2 tb Cornstarch (other starches
-don’t work as well)
2/3 c Reduced fat, medium firm,
-regular tofu
4 ts Plain, nondairy beverage
-powder (available in
-natural foods stores)
1 ts Lemon juice
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Nutritional yeast flakes
1/2 ts Onion powder
1/2 ts Dried herb of choice
1/8 ts Paprika
1/8 ts Turmeric
In a small saucepan, mix together the water and cornstarch. Stir the
mixture over high heat constantly until it is thickened and clear.
Place it in the blender or food processor with the other ingredients
and blend until very smooth.
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Keeps only about one
week. Melts nicely over vegetables, too.
The spread by itself, per 1-tablespoon serving: 7 calories, 1g
protein, 0g fat, 1g carbohydrates.
Yields
1 cups