Vegan Cashew ‘Ricotta’ Cheese
Ingredients
2 cups raw cashews
⅓ cup water, plus more for soaking
2 to 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Soak the raw cashews in enough water to cover for 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 2
Rinse and drain the cashews then place them in the bowl of a food processor or a high-speed blender.
Step 3
Add ⅓ cup water and all of the remaining ingredients.
Step 4
Pulse until the texture resembles that of ricotta cheese.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 6
Use right away in cake recipes and pasta dishes.
