Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Cashew Hummus Recipe

Cashew Hummus* 

(the McKee family version - basic and mild)

FYI: We bought our Small Cashew Pieces from Azure Standard...

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (16 oz) raw cashew pieces toasted in oven
  • 3-4 T. toasted sesame oil
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Garlic Granules
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp cumin 
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 3/8 tsp cayenne 
  • all spices "to taste"

  • Black Botija Olives, pitted (optional garnish)
  • Parsley (optional garnish) 
  •  Paprika (optional garnish)

Directions

  1. Soak toasted cashews overnight. (Or at least 3 hours.)
  2. Drain and rinse cashews a few times.
  3. Place cashews and all remaining ingredients in a food processor.
  4. Puree until well blended (it will be very thick).
  5. You can add water ¼ cup at a time until desired texture...We didn't add water.
  6. Garnish with parsley, paprika, and Black Botija Olives.

    possible additions - add while blending:
    sun-dried tomatoes
    olives (10-30)
    roasted red peppers
    roasted garlic

    *original recipe came from SunFoods