RAW CASHEW HUMMUS - BEAN-FREE!

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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

Provided by mayness

Categories     Nuts

Time 3h15m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

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

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