Vegan Cashew Ricotta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs10 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Vegan Cashew Ricotta Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups raw cashews

4 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

3 cloves garlic

¼ teaspoon salt

2 leaves fresh basil

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Place cashews into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 3 to 4 hours.

Step 2

Drain cashews and transfer to a food processor. Add lemon juice olive oil nutritional yeast garlic salt and basil leaves. Process until thick and smooth 3 to 4 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides occasionally.

Step 3

Transfer cashew mixture to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Vegan Cashew Ricotta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 227.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 11.9g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 18.4g 28%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 8.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 7mg 54%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 76%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 31.1mcg 8%

Calcium: 2.9mg

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 0.8mg

Potassium: 54.3mg 2%

Sodium: 77.7mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 165.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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