RECIPE 10 minutes

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October 19, 2023

Muneeza’s Cashew ‘Cheese’

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Cashews are the base of this tasty vegan dip that can substitute as cheese in a dairy-free diet. Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts and provide numerous health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and supporting heart health. 

By Muneeza Ahmed


Prep Time:
20 min
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Cook Time:
10 min

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water to cover for at least 20 minutes 
    2 cloves garlic
    1 tablespoon raw honey
    3/4 cup filtered water
    1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
    1/2 teaspoon veggie pepper seasoning blend
    Sea salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Drain the cashews. Put all the ingredients into a blender and mix on high speed. 

    If you need to thin out the “cheese” a bit more, add water, a tablespoon at a time.
     

  2. Variations: (Add one variation at a time, to taste.)

    Red bell pepper
    Parsley
    Cilantro
    Tomatoes
    Onions