Vegan Cashew Dip Food

VEGAN CASHEW RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil; add the cashews and boil for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool them off.
• While the cashews are boiling, add miso paste, lemon juice, vinegar, and 3 1/2 tablespoons water to a blender cup and set aside.
• Combine mayonnaise, parsley, dill, mushroom powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a mixing bowl with a whisk; it will be very thick. Transfer to the refrigerator until cashews are done boiling.
• Once the cashews are boiled and rinsed, add them to the blender cup and blend until very smooth.
• Combine the blended cashew mixture into the mayonnaise mixture and whisk to combine.

SUPER FANTASTIC VEGAN CASHEW CHEESE (SLICES, SAUCE OR DIP)

Steps:

• To sterilize your Cashew Nuts: Spread your nuts out on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes and then cool completely before using them.
• Whiz first 7 ingredients in blender or food processor until nuts are liquefied.
• SLOWLY drizzle in oils to thicken and then add lemon juice after oils are incorporated.
• Mix Agar Agar in 1 Cup Cold water. Cook in separate sauce pan until clear (about 10 min).
• With a spoon stir cooked (warm) Agar Agar into cheese mixture. Immediately pour into loaf pan lined with plastic wrap and fold plastic wrap ends and sides over top.
• Refrigerate until set and slice as needed.
• To use as a spread or dip, do not add Agar Agar.
• When the loaf version is set, my mom slices into ½ sections. She puts them side to side with clear wrap in between and freezes then for individual later use.

VEGAN CASHEW RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Place cashews in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
• Combine coconut milk, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside to curdle, about 5 minutes.
• Melt 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
• Add cashews, remaining 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil, salt, and pepper to the blender until ultra creamy. Add parsley, chives, and dill and pulse until just broken up; blending too long can turn the dressing green.
• Transfer dip to a mason jar and cover. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours.