JALAPEÑO CASHEW CHEESE SPREAD (VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE)

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• Type - Appetizer
• Serve - 4
• Preparation time -1 min
• Cooking Time - 5 mins

Ingredients used in Jalapeno Cashew Cheese Sauce Recipe

• ¾ cup - Raw cashews
• 3 tbsp - Pickled jalapeno slices
• 1 tbsp - White Miso paste (a paste made from fermented soybeans)
• 1tsp - Tamari (kind of soy sauce)
• 2 tsp - Lemon juice

What is the recipe for Jalapeno Cashew Cream Cheese spread

• First, soak the cashews in water for approx 4-5 hours.
• Drain the water from the cashews and keep it aside. 
• Take a blender and add jalapeno slices, Miso paste, drained raw cashews, lemon juice, and tamari.  
• Churn the mixture into a fine paste. You may have to interrupt in between to check the consistency and scrape down the paste to the sides of the blender. 
• Remove the fine paste from the blender and serve it on a serving dish. Your scrumptious vegan cheese spread is ready to be served. 

Keys to Perfect Blending

• Add lemon juice to the bottom of the blending jar to get a fine paste. It will help the cashews and jalapenos to churn well. Ingredients like tamari, jalapeno brine, and Miso paste should go next in the blender jar. 
• The technique of blending is simple. First, take it at low and then slowly get higher to get smooth consistency of the spread. Do not raise the switch at the highest speed immediately.
• If the mix is too tight, you can add olive oil to smoothen it. You may also opt for water. 

Health Benefits of Jalapeno Cashew Cheese Spread

There are no two opinions about how healthy this spread is. The oil-free spread is suitable for all aged people. Let us have a look at how Jalapeno cashew cheese spread is beneficial to you.

• The spread is full of vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and minerals. It is low in calories, and you can have it in sufficient quantities. 
• The spread is beneficial for boosting metabolism. Jalapenos promote weight loss; it increases fat burn and aid in reducing appetite. 
• Jalapenos are rich in capsaicin. It benefits the human body in many ways. It protects the abdomen from developing ulcers. It prevents any pain from aggravating. 
• Cashew nuts prevent cardiovascular infections. It has unsaturated fats, antioxidants, and potassium. The delicious nuts contain phytosterols, oleic acid, and phenolic compounds for the heart's well-being.  
• Cashews assist in lowering LDL and work on HDL.  
• 3 - 4 cashew nuts are recommended daily for those with type 2 diabetes. It helps in controlling diabetes.  

Summing Up Jalapeno Cashew Cheese Recipe 

Your kid's tiffin is sorted. Once the Jalapeno cashew cheese spread is ready, you can do many things with it. Spread it on a paratha, tortilla, or bread, or use it as a dip for pakoras. Vegans can enjoy the spread by making quesadillas, enchiladas, Frankie, dips for fritter, salad dressings, and other recipes that are a sheer delight to eat. It is a guilt-free recipe, for it is vegan and gluten-free. 

The market is buzzing with several brands of spread. It becomes tough to choose the best out of the rest. Homemade Jalapeno Cashew cheese recipe spread is the safest to use. You can make and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.