Mediterranean Diet Cashew Cream
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this Mediterranean Diet Cashew Cream, a luxurious blend of wholesome raw cashews, fresh lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of salt and pepper, this dairy-free cream offers a velvety texture and a tangy, nutty flavor profile that's irresistibly versatile. Ready in just minutes with minimal prep time, this recipe is an ideal alternative for dips, spreads, or sauces, all while staying true to Mediterranean principles. Whether paired with fresh veggies, drizzled over grain bowls, or layered into vegan pasta dishes, this creamy, nutrient-packed delight is sure to become a kitchen staple.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, discarding the soaking water.
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.
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.
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.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
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.
Use as a dip, spread, or sauce replacement for dairy creams in your favorite Mediterranean recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*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.
