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5 from 6 votes

Cilantro Cashew Cream

Cashew Cream is the ultimate condiment! It's wonderful as a sandwich spread, drizzled over salads or grain bowls, or tossed it with pasta.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Author: Nisha Vora

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 8 hours or soaked in boiling water for 1 hour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a high-powered blender or processor and blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth, creamy, and well combined. Ensure that all of the cashew pieces are pulverized before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg