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