This savory Cashew Avocado Spread will quickly become a hit at social gatherings! It’s extremely versatile and provides a fantastic flavor component to just about everything! It’s also compatible with Paleo, keto, low carb, and Elimination Diets.
Cashews are a good source of amino acids (protein building blocks) and dietary fiber. They are also rich in dietary minerals, including particularly copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, thiamin, vitamin B6 and vitamin K. Iron, potassium, zinc, and selenium are present in reasonable amounts. Cashews also contain beneficial plant sterols.
Avocado contains several B vitamins and vitamin K, with good content of vitamin C, vitamin E and potassium. Avocados also contain plant sterols and carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin. Increased avocado intake was shown in one preliminary study to lower blood cholesterol level.
This recipe was originally posted on Vine Healthcare.
Cashew Avocado Spread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup organic raw cashews soaked
- 1/2 avocado
- 3 leaves fresh basil
- 1/8 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 lime juiced
Instructions
- At least 8-12 hours before preparing spread, soak cashews in 1 1⁄2 cups of water.
- When cashews are soft, strain and allow to dry on paper towel for 15-30 minutes.
- Place soaked cashews in food prep blender. Peel avocado and place in blender with cashews.
- Add basil, oregano, sea salt, garlic, lemon and lime juice. Blend until all ingredients are well combined and cashews are a smooth consistency.
- Enjoy with vegetables, Mary's Gone Crackers, burgers, etc.