Categories: Dips

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw cashews
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, bottom stems trimmed
• 1 to 2 jalapenos, stems removed
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
• Kosher salt
• Crudites and/or tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. Cover the cashews with cold water by 1 to 2 inches in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until the cashews are doubled in size, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain and rinse.

2. Put the cashews in a blender or food processor along with the cilantro, 1 jalapeno, the garlic, 1 cup water, the lemon juice and 1 tbsp. salt. Blend until creamy and smooth. Add more salt, jalapeno and/or lemon juice to taste and reblend if necessary.

3. Refrigerate the dip until cold. Serve alongside crudites and/or tortilla chips.

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