Pimento Cashew Dip
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Pimento Cashew served with plain chips as a yummy super bowl snack
This dip is something I dream about, it reminds me of that nacho cheese that you would get as a kid that has a mild peppery taste and creamy texture. It’s perfect for all sorts of eaters as it’s dairy free, but will be hard to notice for even the most loyal cream cheese fans. You can replicate this dip with other flavours as well. Consider substituting artichoke for the roasted red peppers for a classic game day dip.
The probiotics will add a really nice fermented flavour. I recommend keeping a jar of capsules in your fridge. They are great for stomach upsets and can be used for making yogurt as well. Try this as a dip for watching the game or a movie, or add it to sandwiches, wraps and salad bowls. With the creaminess of cashews and flavour of peppers, this dip will become a staple in your fridge! If you don’t have probiotic capsules you can make this dip as in and just store in the fridge once you have made it.
Ingredients:
1 cup raw cashews
1-2 tsp chili sauce or hot sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 large pieces of roasted red pepper
3-4 tbsp of water as needed
Nutritional yeast
2 probiotic tablets (you will open them up and use the powder, discarding the capsule)
Method:
First step- soak those cashews. I suggest placing them in a bowl covered in water overnight but if you don’t have time then you can soak them in hot water for 30 minutes to an hour.
Add all your ingredients minus the water and probiotic capsules to your blender or food processor. Slowly add in water as needed. You do not want your dip to become too much of a liquid. Blend the mixture until creamy- continuing to add water and stir to create a creamy texture.
Once creamy, open your probiotic capsules and add the powder to your blender. Blend briefly until mixed about 20 seconds.
Spoon the mixture into a container. Cover with a tea towel and leave out overnight, taste-testing until it reaches your desired tanginess. Once you have obtained the taste you like, place in the fridge to be enjoyed.
Serve alongside vegetables, chips, on a board with crackers or on sandwiches. It adds a really nice flavour and texture to any salad bowl too.