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Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, onion, carrot, cashews, garlic, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender; blend until completely smooth.
  2. 2 Pour the blended mixture into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Stir in red lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice.

By Deb C

Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews

Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread cashews onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Toast cashews in preheated oven until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat while the cashews are toasting; cook and stir until melted. As soon as it is melted and the nuts are done toasting, pour the nuts in the saucepan; stir to coat. Spread cashews onto baking sheet to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Massage kale and soy sauce together in a bowl until kale softens. Fold raisins and sugar-coated cashews into the kale.
  6. 6 Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

By tabarita

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Roasted Cashews

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Roasted Cashews

4.0

Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place raw cashews in a bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt; toss to coat again.
  2. 2 Preheat an air fryer to 330 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  3. 3 Spread out seasoned cashews in the basket of the air fryer.
  4. 4 Cook for 3 minutes. Shake the basket and cook until golden brown, about 4 more minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer cashews to a paper towel lined plate and let cool completely. Store leftovers in an air-tight container.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Grandma's Canadian Cashew Caramels

Grandma's Canadian Cashew Caramels

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray. Arrange chopped cashews in the bottom of dish.
  2. 2 Combine brown sugar, golden syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not stir once the sugar syrup begins to boil. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
  3. 3 Pour caramel over top of cashews. Stir well. Use a heatproof rubber spatula to spread the mixture evenly in the dish; allow to cool for 1 hour. Cut cooled caramel into squares or roll into balls as desired.

By DEESE

Homemade Plant-Based Milk

Homemade Plant-Based Milk

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
560 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine oats, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl; cover with 2 cups filtered water. Soak in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Add flax seeds; let stand until mixture comes to room temperature and seeds react with water, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Transfer mixture to a blender; blend until creamy. Rest for 5 minutes; add remaining 2 cups filtered water. Blend until well combined, smooth, and creamy; strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Shake well before using.

By Buckwheat Queen

No-Bake Chocolate Chow Mein Cookie Clusters

No-Bake Chocolate Chow Mein Cookie Clusters

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chocolate and butterscotch chips in a heavy saucepan over low heat; stir constantly until melted and smooth.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and add chow mein noodles. Add nuts and mix quickly to coat. Spoon out tablespoons of the mixture onto wax paper; allow to cool.

By Mary Ellen

Cashew Cheese Sauce

Cashew Cheese Sauce

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse cashews under warm water. Place in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine 2 cups water, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and mustard in a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1 minute. Add soaked cashews and blend on high until smooth, 1 1/2 minutes or longer. Transfer to a medium saucepan.
  3. 3 Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency. Season with black pepper.

By jennyp

Cashew Crusted Chicken

Cashew Crusted Chicken

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine the preserves, mustard and curry powder in a large skillet and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until preserves are completely melted and smooth.
  3. 3 Place cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken breasts in skillet sauce, then roll in nuts to coat and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Boil any remaining sauce and serve on the side with the baked chicken.

By MR_PIANOMAN

Nat's Buttery Cashew Crunch

Nat's Buttery Cashew Crunch

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Generously butter or grease a large baking sheet.
  2. 2 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, salt, and corn syrup. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Stir in cashews and increase the heat to high. Cook until mixture reaches 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon so the cashews do not burn.
  3. 3 Pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then break into pieces.

By Natalie

Homemade Marshmallow Bald Eagles

Homemade Marshmallow Bald Eagles

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place white confectioners' coating in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Insert 1 toothpick into each marshmallow; dip into melted white coating, then roll in coconut and place each on 1 sandwich cookie. Cut a slit in each coated marshmallow where the beak should go using kitchen shears; place 1 cashew into slit.
  3. 3 Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes. Draw a dot with a line over it with melted chocolate using a toothpick on each side of each eagle's head for the eyes.

By SHORECOOK

Shorecook's Cashew Brittle

Shorecook's Cashew Brittle

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.
  2. 2 Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high until sugar melts and mixture is hot, about 6 1/2 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir remaining 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract into cashew mixture. Microwave until hot, about 2 1/2 minutes more. Stir baking soda into cashew mixture until light and foamy.
  4. 4 Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Tilt the sheet until it starts to spread, or use a buttered silicone spatula if needed. You don't have to cover the whole baking sheet with brittle. Cool until set, about 30 minutes; break into pieces.

By SHORECOOK

Dawn's Kale Side Dish

Dawn's Kale Side Dish

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine the cashews and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; toss to coat the cashews in the oil. Spread onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Toast the cashews in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, shaking the baking sheet occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Set aside.
  4. 4 Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir the garlic into the onion, and cook for 1 minute more before stirring the kale into the onion and garlic mixture. Place a cover on the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale softens, about 7 minutes. Stir the spinach into the mixture, season with the sea salt and white pepper, and continue cooking until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Toss the cashews with the mixture to serve.

By Dawn

Edamame Hummus with Garlic Scapes

Edamame Hummus with Garlic Scapes

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add edamame; cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain; refrigerate to cool, 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine cashews and 1 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped, scraping the sides of bowl as needed.
  3. 3 Add edamame, garlic scapes, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and coriander; pulse until reaches desired consistency.
  4. 4 Pour ¾ cup oil in slowly with processor running until hummus is smooth; season with oil, salt, and black pepper.

By MBCinciND

Cashew Caramel Corn

Cashew Caramel Corn

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine popcorn and cashews in a large roasting pan.
  3. 3 Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, and cream of tartar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer inserted into middle of syrup, not touching bottom of saucepan, reads 260 degrees F (127 degrees C), 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove syrup from heat; stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn and cashews; stir to coat.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes, until sugar mixture has baked and caramelized onto popcorn and cashews, about 1 hour. Spread cashew caramel corn onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet to cool. Form into balls while still warm, if desired.

By SugarDuJour

Carrot Rice Nut Burger

Carrot Rice Nut Burger

4.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
90 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Using a food processor, grind the toasted cashews and sunflower seeds to a fine meal. Transfer to a large bowl. Pulse the onion and carrots in the food processor until finely shredded, and mix with the ground nuts. Place the cooked rice and olive oil in the food processor, and pulse until smooth. Mix into the bowl. Season with salt. Form the mixture into patties.
  4. 4 Oil the grill grate. Grill the patties 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.

By Janice Joyner

Microwave Cashew Brittle

Microwave Cashew Brittle

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter.
  2. 2 Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir; microwave 3 minutes more. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring until combined. Microwave 2 minutes more.
  3. 3 Immediately add baking soda; stir and fold until mixture is fluffy. Working quickly, spread mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet; let sit until completely cooled. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight bag or container.

By Marie Berron

Homemade Vegan Cheese with Cranberries

Homemade Vegan Cheese with Cranberries

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover cashews with cold water in a bowl and soak for 4 hours. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine cashews, nutritional yeast, vinegar, miso paste, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
  3. 3 Grease a piece of parchment paper with oil. Transfer cashew mixture onto parchment paper and form into a roll, twisting the ends of the paper to secure. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
  4. 4 Mix walnuts, hazelnuts, cranberries, and rosemary on a plate. Remove cheese log from fridge and paper and roll in the nut mixture.

By Rita

Dairy Free Chili Queso Dip

Dairy Free Chili Queso Dip

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cashews, orange bell pepper, Cashewmilk, chili powder, and nutritional yeast in a high-powered blender and puree, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan, heat the minced onion, taco seasoning, black beans and fresh salsa. Stir constantly until thoroughly heated.
  3. 3 Add in the cheese mixture and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt/pepper and garnish with cilantro and/or sliced green onions before serving.
  4. 4 Enjoy with your favorite chips or raw vegetables!

By So Delicious Dairy Free

Coconut Cashew Tuna Tartare

Coconut Cashew Tuna Tartare

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir tuna, 1/2 of the coconut milk, cashews, red onion, serrano pepper, cilantro, ginger, and salt together in a bowl; add lime juice and stir. Drizzle in remaining coconut milk until desired consistency is reached. Transfer tartare to a bowl and sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top.

By John Mitzewich

Broccoli-and-Bacon Salad

Broccoli-and-Bacon Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make salad: Toss together broccoli, bacon, red onion, raisins, cashews, and water chestnuts in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until dressing sets, at least 4 hours.

By Linda Z

Chef John's Chocolate Energy Bars

Chef John's Chocolate Energy Bars

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cold espresso, vanilla, salt, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off to start, then process for about 1 minute. Check to ensure mixture is sticky and moist enough to come together. Add more coffee if needed. Continue to process until mixture becomes a chunky mass.
  3. 3 Line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap. Scoop mixture into the pan; press down with a spatula until mixture is even. Place a layer of plastic wrap on the surface and smooth again with your hands. Refrigerate until cold and firm, 2 to 3 hours.
  4. 4 Remove from the pan and unwrap. Cut into 10 bars.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Mika's Kabocha Cake (Pumpkin Cake)

Mika's Kabocha Cake (Pumpkin Cake)

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in mashed pumpkin. Mix in honey, milk, oil, and egg until batter is smooth.
  3. 3 Pour batter into the greased cake pan. Gently press cashews into the batter for decoration.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Mikaaa

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak cashews in water for 1 to 2 hours. Drain.
  2. 2 Blend cashews with 1 cup water until creamy. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water if needed to blend well.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Carefully break off stems and reserve the caps. Chop stems very finely, discarding tough ends.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems and garlic to the skillet. Fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  6. 6 Stir cashew cream, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper into the cooled mushroom mixture. Use a little spoon to fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. Arrange the mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under the caps, about 20 minutes.

By Mackenzie Schieck

Cashew and Swiss Cheese Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Cashew and Swiss Cheese Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
1450 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk oil, sugar, vinegar, onion, poppy seeds, mustard, and salt together in a bowl until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate dressing for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Add lettuce to a bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Add Swiss cheese and cashews; toss to coat.

By tglatz

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Combine rotini, chicken, bell pepper, and green onions in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt together in a small bowl until well combined; pour over pasta mixture and stir well to coat.
  4. 4 Cover and refrigerate until flavors are combined and dressing has thickened, 8 hours to overnight. Stir in cashews just before serving or no more than 2 hours ahead.

By amcgilsky

Mushroom Stroganoff with Creamy Miso Pasta

Mushroom Stroganoff with Creamy Miso Pasta

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine cashews and 3/4 cup water in a Vitamix® blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 2 minutes; set aside.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add mushrooms and onion and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. 4 Mix flour and remaining 2 cups water until flour has dissolved and no lumps remain. Gradually pour water mixture into the skillet. Stir in miso paste and Dijon mustard; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cashew sauce.
  5. 5 Drain pasta and stir into the mushroom sauce. Cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt if needed. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet