Paleo Creamy Cashew Spread
Dive into the delightful world of wholesome flavors with this Paleo Creamy Cashew Spread, a velvety plant-based alternative that's bursting with nutrition and versatility. Made with soaked raw cashews, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of garlic, this dairy-free spread boasts a luxurious texture that's perfect for dipping, spreading, or dolloping. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy depth, while sea salt and black pepper round out the flavors for a balanced, savory finish. Quick to prepare and ready to elevate any snack or meal, this healthy, paleo-friendly recipe is a must-try for food lovers seeking both indulgence and simplicity. Ideal for paleo, vegan, and gluten-free diets, it's a creamy creation you’ll use again and again!
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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 unit garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them well under cold water.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the drained cashews, 0.5 cup of fresh water, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic clove, sea salt, nutritional yeast, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender or processor a few times to ensure everything is incorporated evenly.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the creamy cashew spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the spread with fresh vegetables, as a sandwich spread, or enjoy it as a dip. The spread will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.2 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 | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 8.3 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.
