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Spicy Vegan Cashew Cream

This spicy vegan cashew cream is silky smooth, with perfect amounts of flavour. Make in 5 minutes using just 6 ingredients and you have an ideal dairy-free cream substitute! Stir it into pasta and salads, use as a dip, spread on toast, switch up the flavour to customise it. Gluten-free and oil-free.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 104 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup plant based milk unsweetened
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

Instructions

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  1. Don't forget to soak your cashews! If you're using a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix, you only need to do this for 1-2 hours. Alternatively, if boil them in a saucepan for around 15 minutes. If you're using a food processor or a blender that does not have a high speed function, soak the cashews for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the cashews, transferring them to your blender or food processor together with the plant based milk, garlic cloves, tamari, paprika, cumin and nutritional yeast. Blend until very smooth and creamy - be patient with, as it may take a few minutes to get rid of any needless texture.
  3. If you want a thinner cashew cream, add around ¼ cup more plant based milk.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of spices you use depending on your preference. For instance, add more paprika if you want it spicier, and more nutritional yeast for stronger cheesiness. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 104kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 274mg (11%) Potassium 164mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 104

% Daily Value*

Calories 104kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 274mg 11%
Potassium 164mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.