Raw Cashew Hummus - Bean-Free!

Submitted by mayness

"This "hummus" has no chick peas, making it great for a primal/paleo diet or anyone else who doesn't eat beans. There are 3 variations listed (four if you count the base recipe). It was posted on whole9life.com and created by the author of theclothesmakethegirl.blogspot.com"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1⁄4 cup tahini
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 25 canned olives (optional)
• 1 roasted red pepper (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 6 sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
• fresh parsley (optional)

directions

1. Soak cashews for at least 3 hours.
2. Drain and rinse cashews a few times.
3. Place cashews and all remaining ingredients in a food processor.
4. Variations: add either the olives, OR red pepper and paprika, OR sun-dried tomatoes. Or, just leave those out for a simple plain "hummus.".
5. Puree in the food processor until well blended - it will be very thick.
6. Add water 1/4 cup at a time until desired texture.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Reviews

[aliwessel]

This was SO good. Was going to try the variations, but the plain recipe was delicious as is. I only had one lemon, so I grated the zest, squeezed in the lemon juice, and added 1 cap full (about 1 tsp) of raw apple cider vinegar - my go-to when I don't have enough lemon/lime. Oh, this is so good. You have to try it. I need to make a double batch next time. I love cashew hummus. This makes me want to eat more veggies, so I can dip them in hummus.<br/><br/>Thank you to this recipe's creator - yummy!<br/><br/>P.S. Not only does unpasteurized ACV improve the flavor of things like guacamole and hummus with its slight hint of sweet, but it helps create stable blood sugar, a good thing for anyone who has diabetes.