Vegan Benedictine Spread
Dive into the creamy, herby delight of Vegan Benedictine Spread, a plant-based twist on the classic Southern favorite! Made with soaked raw cashews for a luscious base, this recipe is infused with the bright flavors of fresh dill, scallions, and a hint of tangy dill pickle juice. Grated cucumber adds a refreshing crunch, while nutritional yeast lends a subtle umami depth. This no-cook, 15-minute spread is perfect as a dip, a sandwich topping, or an elegant appetizer on crackers. Packed with dairy-free goodness and bursting with flavor, it’s the ultimate vegan spread to impress at your next gathering or to enjoy as a simple snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup cucumber, peeled and grated
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 pieces scallions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, cucumber, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, dill pickle juice, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add in the fresh dill, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or dill pickle juice to enhance the flavor.
Transfer the spread to a bowl and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Serve the Vegan Benedictine Spread chilled, spread on whole-grain bread, bagels, or crackers, or use as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1583 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1463 mg | 31% | |
*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.
