Recipe 25: Cashew Cheese

Cashew Cheese:  

(Adapted from Healthy Happy Life)

• 1 cup cashews, soaked/drained/rinsed
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp chipotle powder (optional - for heat)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil 
• 4 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup water (use only as much as you need to create desired consistency)

Method: 

Soak the cashews for at least 30 minutes in salted water. If you have time or plan ahead, soak the cashews overnight in salted water.

 

Drain your soaked cashews and rinse them in water. Add the drained/rinsed cashews to a food processor. Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper (optional chipotle powder), and a splash of water. Start the processor on low. Add in more splashes of water until the mixture is churning well. Allow to mix until smooth. Add in only as much water as you need to achieve a smooth hummus-style consistency. Taste test. Add in a pinch more salt and pepper if desired. Dip with chips, serve on top of nachos, or on enchiladas like I did.

 

Cashew Cheese in the food processor

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