Creamy Cashew Nut "Cheese"
Ingredients:
2 cups of soaked raw cashews/pinch of salt, drained
2 tsp garlic powder or 3 fresh garlic cloves
1 1/2 Tbsp (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1/4 cup water
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar OR lemon juice
1 Tbsp agave or maple syrup (or honey)
1/3 cup fresh chives
1 tsp black pepper
salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp minimum)
garnish: handful of fresh chopped chives or DILL
2 tsp garlic powder or 3 fresh garlic cloves
1 1/2 Tbsp (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1/4 cup water
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar OR lemon juice
1 Tbsp agave or maple syrup (or honey)
1/3 cup fresh chives
1 tsp black pepper
salt to taste (about 1/4 tsp minimum)
garnish: handful of fresh chopped chives or DILL
Directions:
1. Add raw cashews to a big bowl of water, add a pinch of salt. Soak in fridge overnight or at least for about 2-4 hours. More soaking = smoother texture.
2. Drain soaked cashews. Add them to a food processor.
3. Add in the vinegar or lemon juice, water, agave and Olive Oil.
4. Blend on high until smooth. This may take a few minutes depending on the strength of your food processor.
Other flavor options:
Lemon/Basil: add juice from one lemon and a handful of fresh basil.
