Sunday, November 3, 2013

Creamy Cashew Cheese

1 cup raw (unsalted) cashews, soaked overnight, then drained
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/4  teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
  juice of half a lemon 
1/3 cup water (or more as necessary) 
 pepper, italian seasoning (optional)

Add soaked (and drained) cashews, nutritional yeast, sea salt, juice of lemon and 1/3 cup water to a food processor.
Puree, scraping down with spatula the sides as necessary, until the cashew cheese is a smooth, creamy consistency. Depending on desired consistency and the length of soaking time, additional water can be added as needed. 
 
Makes a little over ½ cup. Store in the refrigerator and use within 5 days.
 


 


 
 

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