Mediterranean Diet Cashew Cream

Elevate your plant-based cooking game with this luscious Mediterranean Diet Cashew Cream—a velvety, dairy-free alternative brimming with wholesome flavor! Crafted with raw cashews, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of extra-virgin olive oil, this versatile recipe is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy undertone, while fresh garlic and a touch of salt and black pepper create a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time (plus soaking), this creamy delight is ideal as a dip, spread, or sauce for your favorite dishes. Perfect for vegans and anyone following a Mediterranean diet, this cashew cream is a healthy, protein-packed substitute for traditional dairy creams. Serve it with fresh vegetables, drizzle it over grain bowls, or stir it into pasta for a guilt-free indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results. This will make them easier to blend and result in a smoother cream.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, discarding the soaking water.

Step 3

In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, 0.5 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic clove, nutritional yeast, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 4

Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This may take several minutes depending on the power of your blender.

Step 5

Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated and continue blending as needed.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Step 7

Transfer the cashew cream to a sealable container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Use as a dip, spread, or sauce replacement for dairy creams in your favorite Mediterranean recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(285.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	779.3

Total Fat 62.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 612.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 7.6g
Protein 24.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 56.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 898.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.1%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 20.3%