Cashew Spread, an extremely easy recipe for a sauce with endless uses, naturally vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free.
This spread, also known as vegan ricotta, is perfect for making pasta dishes creamier but is also ideal for spreading on bread, focaccia, wraps, and sandwiches.
The preparation is very simple and requires no cooking.
At the end of the recipe in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions about preparing this spread. If you have other questions and can’t find an answer, leave a comment or use the contact form.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 324.99 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.39 (g) of which sugars 3.53 (g)
- Proteins 11.24 (g)
- Fat 25.35 (g) of which saturated 4.49 (g)of which unsaturated 18.27 (g)
- Fibers 2.39 (g)
- Sodium 202.03 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Cashew Spread
- 8 oz cashews
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- lemon juice (from half a lemon)
- 4 tbsps water
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- Food Processor
- Bowls
- Spoons
- Kitchen Towels
Recipe for Cashew Spread
Find this recipe in the Vegan Recipes collection
Start preparing the cashew spread by soaking the cashews overnight.
Alternatively, you can boil them for about ten minutes.
Drain them on a kitchen towel and dry them well.
Transfer the cashews to the food processor and add the salt, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast.
Continue with 3-4 tablespoons of water and the juice of half a lemon.
Blend everything at maximum speed until you get a smooth and compact cream.
It will take about 5 minutes.
Transfer the cashew spread to a bowl and use it immediately for your recipes.
Cashew Spread
Consult this section to clarify your doubts, if you can’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
This recipe is part of the No Cooking Sweet and Savory Recipes collection.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How long does it last?
You can keep this spread in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Can I omit the nutritional yeast?
Yes, it only adds flavor to the spread, as it has a taste vaguely similar to grated cheese.
Can I add some herbs?
Yes, I recommend chives or parsley.
With cashews, I also made Cashew Chicken.
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