Description

This easy cashew cream recipe features a silky base with a vibrant roasted red pepper swirl, perfect for adding plant-based goodness to family meals as a dip or pasta sauce. It’s a quick, family-friendly, and healthy option for busy evenings.

Ingredients

1 cup (140 g) raw cashews, unroasted, unsalted
0.5 cup (120 ml) filtered water, plus more for soaking
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
0.5 cup (100 g) drained jarred roasted red peppers
1 small peeled garlic clove, (optional flavor booster)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, (optional flavor booster)
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, (optional flavor booster)

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Instructions

Soak the Cashews: Place 1 cup raw cashews in a bowl, cover with hot water. Soak 30 minutes to 2 hours, until plump and soft (for faster prep, boil 10-15 minutes).
Drain and Rinse: Drain cashews thoroughly using a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse under cold water for about 30 seconds.
Blend the Base Cream: Transfer cashews to a high-speed blender with 0.5 cup filtered water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Blend on high for 2-4 minutes, scraping sides, until incredibly smooth and creamy like thick yogurt.
Create the Roasted Red Pepper Swirl: Remove about 1.5 cups plain cashew cream to a separate bowl. Add the drained 0.5 cup roasted red peppers and optional smoked paprika to the remaining 0.5 cup cream in the blender. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant orange-red.
Assemble and Serve: In a serving bowl, layer the plain and red pepper cashew creams. Gently swirl them together with a knife for a beautiful marbled effect. Enjoy this versatile recipe!

Notes

For faster prep, boil cashews for 10-15 minutes instead of soaking for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Use jarred roasted red peppers to save time and drain them well. If the cream stays grainy, continue blending, adding more water 1 tablespoon at a time if too thick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dip/Sauce
Method: Blending
Cuisine: General

Nutrition

Serving Size: 0.5 cup (120 g)
Calories: 190 calories
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 280 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg