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Basil Cashew Spread with Cherry Balsamic Compote

This cashew spread and cherry compote is the perfect appetizer for everything from picnics to holiday entertaining!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cashew cheese spread, cherry balsamic jam recipe
Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Thriving on Paleo

Ingredients

For the Cashew Spread:

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for at least 1 hour
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white cooking wine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • sea salt to taste

For the Cherry Compote:

  • 2 cups cherries fresh or frozen, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Add all of the cashew spread ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor and blend until creamy. Store in the fridge until ready to serve (it will thicken up a bit in the fridge).
  • Add the cherry compote ingredients to a small sauce pan and bring to medium heat.
  • Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and use the back of a fork to mash the fruit.
  • Continue cooking for 15 more minutes, occasionally mashing further as you stir.
  • Remove from heat and store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

Notes

organic raw cashews
gluten-free, grain-free melba toast

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg