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Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:16
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:16
Servings:
16
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupraw whole cashews2cupshot water1cupcold water
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Ingredients
1cupraw whole cashews
2cupshot water
1cupcold water
Directions
Pour the cashews through a fine-mesh strainer; discard the liquid.
Process the cashews and 1 cup cold water in a blender until the mixture is completely smooth and starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
To make ahead
Soak cashews (Step 1) for up to 8 hours. Refrigerate cashew cream in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Variations
Savory Cashew Cream(for pasta sauce or soup): Prepare Cashew Cream as directed above. After blending, add 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoningorchopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, cilantro, basiland/orthyme), 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. ground pepper; blend until smooth.
Sweet Cashew Cream(for overnight oats or coffee): Prepare Cashew Cream as directed above. After blending, add 1 Tbsp. agave syruporpure maple syrup, 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. ground spice (such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspiceand/orcardamom); blend until smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to theUSDA, 1 fluid ounce (2 tablespoons) of heavy cream contains the following:
If you like cashews, you’re probably attracted to their earthy, buttery flavor. In addition to being delicious,cashews are loaded with essential nutrients. Here’s the nutritional breakdown for 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of unsalted cashews, per theUSDA:Calories: 163Protein: 4gTotal Fat: 13gCarbohydrates: 9gSugars: 1.5gDietary Fiber: 1gSodium: 4.5mgCalcium: 13mgIn addition, this same 1 ounce of cashews will provide you with 70% of your daily copper needs, 18% of your daily magnesium, 14% of your daily zinc, 11% of your daily phosphorus, 10% of your daily manganese and 9% of your daily iron needs, per theFDA. It is important to note that these numbers are for 1 ounce of cashews, not the cashew cream. For that, check out the nutrition facts on this page.While more research needs to be done specifically on cashews, we know that the primary types of fats in them are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated—thehealthy kinds of fats—and that incorporating more unsaturated fats into your diet has heart-healthy benefits.
If you like cashews, you’re probably attracted to their earthy, buttery flavor. In addition to being delicious,cashews are loaded with essential nutrients. Here’s the nutritional breakdown for 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of unsalted cashews, per theUSDA:
In addition, this same 1 ounce of cashews will provide you with 70% of your daily copper needs, 18% of your daily magnesium, 14% of your daily zinc, 11% of your daily phosphorus, 10% of your daily manganese and 9% of your daily iron needs, per theFDA. It is important to note that these numbers are for 1 ounce of cashews, not the cashew cream. For that, check out the nutrition facts on this page.
While more research needs to be done specifically on cashews, we know that the primary types of fats in them are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated—thehealthy kinds of fats—and that incorporating more unsaturated fats into your diet has heart-healthy benefits.
Yes and yes. Cashew cream is a great replacement for heavy cream if you need or want to go dairy-free since it contains no dairy. And because it is made only with cashews and water, it is alsoconsidered vegan.
Roasted cashews can be used as a substitute for raw cashews in cashew cream. However, it’s important to note that roasted cashews will give your cashew cream a roasted, nuttier flavor. For a mild neutral flavor, use raw cashews. Roasted cashews may also contain added salt and oil, which will affect the flavor and nutrition of this recipe. Check the ingredient list before using roasted cashews.
Absolutely! If you use a food processor, it’s important to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula a few times to make sure the cashews are blended evenly and the mixture is completely smooth.
Yes, soaking the cashews helps soften them for the best consistency. To ensure the cashew cream has a smooth and creamy texture, soak the cashews for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Cashew cream is made with just two ingredients: raw cashews and water. The raw cashews are soaked and blended with water until smooth and creamy. It has a mild flavor that can be used in a variety of sweet or savory dishes.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)40Calories3gFat2gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
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