Low Sodium Cashew Cream
Discover the creamy, velvety goodness of *Low Sodium Cashew Cream*, a healthier twist on traditional dairy-based sauces and dips! This easy, plant-based recipe blends soaked cashews with zesty lemon juice, unsweetened almond milk, and a hint of nutritional yeast for a rich umami flavor—without the excess sodium. Garlic and onion powders add a gentle savory depth, while black pepper provides just the right touch of spice. Ready in minutes, this versatile cashew cream works beautifully as a dip, a sauce for pasta, or a spread for sandwiches. Perfect for vegan, heart-healthy, or low-sodium diets, it’s an irresistible addition to your repertoire of wholesome recipes. Store it in the fridge for up to 5 days and enjoy its creamy texture thickening over time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by soaking 1 cup of raw cashews in 2 cups of water. Allow them to soak for 2 to 4 hours. For a quicker option, you can also pour boiling water over the cashews and soak them for 30 minutes.
Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them thoroughly under running water.
In a blender, combine the drained cashews, 1/4 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk.
Add in 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the cream is smooth and free of any lumps. You may need to stop the blender to scrape down the sides.
Taste the cashew cream and adjust the lemon juice or pepper if desired.
Transfer the low sodium cashew cream to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will thicken slightly as it chills. Use within 4 to 5 days for the best flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1053 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
