Vegan Cashew Ricotta Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked
- 1/2 cup water
- juice of 1 large lemon or 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Himalayan Salt & cracked pepper, to taste
Optional additions
- 1 - 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Preparation
Soak your cashews in water before starting, using one of two methods: soak in cool water for at least 2 hours or in hot water for 5 minutes
Drain the cashews
Place all remaining ingredients into a blender or food processor
Process until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides every few minutes
Taste for flavors and add any additional ingredients or water if too thick
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for an hour or two to stiffen the mixture
