Cashew Dip

We recommend this vegan cashew dip served with chips, crackers, veggies, or simply as a dip or even a sandwich spread!

Ingredients:

2 cups of cashews
1 bunch cilantro (stems removed)
1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed (unless you like it super hot!)
2 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of fresh green (or yellow) lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh water
3/4 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. First, soak the cashews in 4 cups of warm water (at least 2 hours). Alternatively, you can place the nuts in a large bowl, then add 4 cups of boiling water and let the cashews soak in the hot water for about 45 minutes.
2. Drain the cashews, then place them in a high-powered blender along with the cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lemon juice, water, salt and pepper. Blend until a thick sauce forms. If necessary, add more water and salt.
Recipe: ambitiouskitchen.com