Cashew Basil Rounds
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1/2 cup soaked cashews
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- *Soak raw cashews in 1 cup of water in a glass bowl overnight. Strain and rinse well.
- Blend soaked cashews, basil, lemon juice, water, and garlic in a food processor until you reach a creamy smooth texture. Adjust consistency with additional water if necessary. Season to taste with salt and set aside.
- Peel evenly spaced strips lengthwise around the cucumber. Slice into 1 inch rounds and discard the ends. Carefully spoon a dollop of the cashew basil mixture on each of the rounds. Top with halved tomatoes, fresh pepper and salt, and garnish with fresh basil or balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe by InspireHealth
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