Cashew Ricotta Cheese (Vegan & Easy)

Showing is a vegan cashew ricotta cheese in a shallow blue bowl with a spoon in the cream. On the side, there are cherry tomatoes, a bottle of balsamic vinegar, capers, fresh basil and lemon. There is also a plate with sliced bread topped with the cashew ricotta, sliced tomatoes, basil leaves and capers.

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Cashew Ricotta Cheese (Vegan & Easy)

Make this cashew ricotta with simple wholesome ingredients and use it just as you would with regular ricotta. Stuff lasagna, add it to pasta sauces, simply spread on crackers or add fresh herbs to make it your own: this spread is so versatile!

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Dip, Sauce, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cashew cheese, dairy-free, ricotta, Soy-free, Vegan, vegan cheese

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

1 ½ cup raw cashews soaked, see note
3-4 tbsp water
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Boil the cashews for about 5-10 minutes. Then, rinse and drain well.
In a food processor, add all the ingredients and process for about 1-2 minutes. Keep processing until you reach the texture of your liking (depending if you prefer a smoother or chunkier texture). You will have to take a few breaks scraping the walls.
Delicious in pasta dishes or spread in sandwiches or on crackers.
Keep in a air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Can also be frozen. Makes 1 ¼ cup.

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Notes

You will have to soak the cashews before making this recipe. You can either soak them in cold water for 8 hours (I soak them overnight) or for a quicker recipe, you can first boil water, remove from the heat and soak the cashews in the hot water for 10 minutes.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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