Looking for ways to use cashews? You’re in luck, because it’s one of the most versatile nuts there is! Cashews taste great whole, but here’s a secret: soak and blend them, and they turn into a rich and creamy sauce that revivals the likes of sour cream and mayonnaise. As two cookbook authors and recipe experts, we love using this ingredient in our recipes. So here are our best cashew recipes for using this delicious and nutritious nut! Try creamy cashew cilantro sauce to top tacos or sweet potatoes, as a creamy vegan alfredo sauce, or mixed with spices in spicy cashew lettuce wraps. Oh, and did we mention our cashew queso?
And now, our top cashew recipes!
A few more ideas
These aren’t enough? Outside of the recipes above, here are a few more with cashews that can help you use up a bag: Also try Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup.
This Vegetarian Meatloaf uses cashews to help create a meaty texture. These Spanish Patatas Bravas use a creamy cashew-based sauce. These Vegan Meatballs and Vegan Parmesan Cheese are both made with cashews!
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