Heart-Healthy Cashew Cream
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this luscious Heart-Healthy Cashew Cream, a versatile and dairy-free alternative perfect for both savory and sweet dishes. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, fresh lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, this creamy indulgence is rich in flavor yet light on the heart. The soaking process ensures a velvety-smooth texture, while a hint of garlic powder and tangy lemon juice add depth and brightness to every spoonful. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus soaking time), this vegan cashew cream is a must-have for health-conscious foodies. Use it to thicken soups, drizzle over pasta, or even as a creamy base for dips, casseroles, and desserts—proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor. Perfectly creamy, endlessly adaptable, and packed with nutrients, this recipe is the ultimate go-to staple for your plant-based kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 2 cups Water (for soaking)
- 1 cup Water (for blending)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with 2 cups of water. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours or overnight if preferred.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly under cold water.
Step 3
Transfer the drained cashews to a high-speed blender.
Step 4
Add 1 cup of water, fresh lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and salt to the blender with the cashews.
Step 5
Blend the mixture on high speed for about 2-3 minutes, or until the cashew cream is completely smooth and has reached the desired creamy consistency.
Step 6
Taste the cashew cream and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Step 7
Transfer the cashew cream to a sealed container and store it in the refrigerator, where it can keep for up to 5 days.
Step 8
Use this versatile heart-healthy cashew cream as a substitute for dairy cream in soups, sauces, casseroles, pastas, or as a creamy base for vegan desserts.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 876.5 grams (876.5g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 680 |
| Total Fat 49.30g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 8.80g | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1203mg | 52% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.00g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.80g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 7.60g | |
| Protein 27.20g | 54% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 44mg | 3% |
| Iron 9mg | 47% |
| Potassium 992mg | 21% |
Source of Calories