Looking for the next big thing? Our Farmer Cheese Board is a fresh, new take on the popular butter board trend. Do you prefer sweet or savory? Either way, we have you covered. On one side of the board is a blend of green onions, cremini mushrooms, and smoky seasonings. On the other is a mix of apples, cinnamon, walnuts, and brown sugar. The best part is that both sides are loaded with probiotics and protein thanks to Lifeway Farmer Cheese, so your body will love it all.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 15 mins Servings: 6-8Ingredients
Savory Side:
- 8oz Farmer Cheese
- 2 cups grated cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
- 8oz. cremini mushrooms
- whole grain bread
Sweet Side:
- 8oz. additional Farmer Cheese
- 2 chopped apples
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- Rye Bread
Drizzle/Garnish:
- 2 tbsp. pure cane sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 cup maple syrup
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp. xanthan gum, (we used Bob's Red Mill gluten-free)
Directions
- For the savory side of the Farmer Cheese Board, slice mushrooms and toss them with olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, and liquid smoke.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in mushrooms tossed in marinade and fry for 5-10 mins. Don't stir too often, but don't let them burn. You will want them to sit over the heat with the marinade, this will allow the mushrooms to absorb more flavor. Set aside to cool
- Mix together Farmer Cheese, grated cheese, and spread on a board. Chop the mushrooms up into smaller pieces and top over farmer cheese, top with chopped green onions.
- For the sweet side, mix together farmer cheese and brown sugar. Spread on board and top with chopped apples, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.
- In a food processor, blend together all ingredients for the drizzle and drizzle over the whole farmer cheese board.
- Scoop with appropriate bread and enjoy.
