Are you lactose-intolerant, vegan, wanting to cut down on the amount of dairy in your diet, or wanting to change things up a bit? How about trying cashew cream as an alternative? Below are two versions of cashew cream - sweet and savory, along with some ideas on how to use them. The color, softness, and subtle flavor of cashew nuts make them ideal to whip up into an easy, tasty & versatile cream. Cashew cream makes a fantastic base for a huge number of delicious recipes, is a easy to make, and can even be frozen for later use. It’s as easy as soak, blend, and scoop! To make savory cashew cream: 1 cup raw cashews ½ cup water Juice of 1 lemon Splash of Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 tsp sea salt To make sweet cashew cream: 1 cup raw cashews ½ cup water 4 tbsp raw agave nectar or maple syrup (or use a couple of pitted Medjool dates) ½ tsp pure vanilla extract Dash sea salt The preparation for both versions is the same: 1. Soak cashews in a bowl of water in the fridge overnight, then drain and rinse. 2. Place all ingredients of the savory or the sweet version of cream in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth and creamy. And now for the fun part! 7 ways to enjoy cashew cream: SAVORY....... 1. Add sun-dried tomatoes or pesto to the savory mix and use it as a spread on wraps or crackers. 2. Use it as a base for deliciously creamy soups, like this cashew cream of mushroom soup: vegansparkles/2012/06/20/cashew-cream-of-mushroom-soup/ 3. Enjoy it as a sour cream or nacho cheese alternative. vegansparkles/2012/10/22/vegan-mofo-spicy-bean-chilli-rice-tacos-with-guacamole-cashew-sour-cream/ 4. Add a little oil or vinegar to make a creamy salad dressing. Or try whizzing up a large avocado; 2 tbsp lime juice and ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper with the savory cream and using it as a dressing on a baby potato salad. SWEET.... 5. Blend it into decadent and healthy smoothies – like this dreamy Mint Choc Chip Smoothie: vegansparkles/2012/12/14/california-vegan-mint-choc-chip-smoothie/ 6. Use it to make healthy, cholesterol-free ice-cream! This raw red velvet cake ice cream is sure to please! vegansparkles/2012/11/01/virtual-vegan-potluck-%E2%9C%B0-raw-red-velvet-cake-ice-cream/ 7. Stir it through a small bowl of frozen berries for an instant summer treat. Experiment with other flavors and ingredients to create your own variations. The options are endless! Have fun! Source of inspiration: mindbodygreen/0-8796/forget-dairy-your-new-best-friend-is-cashew-cream.html
Posted on: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 17:36:56 +0000
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