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Herby Cashew Cream Cheese [vegan] 2020 © The Flexitarian

Herby Cashew Cream Cheese [vegan]

Silky smooth and extra creamy, this herby cashew cream cheese is perfect for spreading on toasts, crackers or bagels. It also makes a very tasty dip for raw vegetables.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Raw Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dips & Spreads
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 72 kcal

Equipment

bowl
Blender

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 150 g raw unsalted cashews
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped basil

Instructions
 

  • Put cashew in a bowl. Cover with water. Leave to soak for at least 4 hours to overnight. (alternatively cover the cashews with boiling water. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
    150 g raw unsalted cashews
  • Drain the cashews. Place them in a blender with grated garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, water, and salt. Blend until smooth.
    1 large garlic clove, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 3 Tbsp water, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Add finely chopped herbs. Mix until well blender. This herby cashew cream cheese will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
    2 Tbsp finely chopped chives, 1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1 Tbsp finely chopped basil

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

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Herby Cashew Cream Cheese [vegan]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/herby-cashew-cream-cheese-vegan/