Ingredients250g cashews
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
juice 1 lemon
a few chives, chopped (optional)
Prep: 15 MINS
Method1)Place the cashews in a large bowl and cover with water.
Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to soak overnight or for at least 4 hrs.
2)Drain and rinse the cashews then add them to a food processor with the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tbsp water.
Whizz until very smooth, about 5 mins.
You may need to stop and scrape the sides down with a spatula.
3)Transfer the cashew cheese to a dish or bowl and stir through the chives, if using.
Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 1 hr to firm up a little.
The cheese will keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.