Nut for Nuts!

Nuts and seeds are packed with protein, fibres and vitamins. They are also a great source of healthy fat which we all need to function optimally. For example, on the golf course, a handful of nuts can provide you with sustained energy, and help you keep hunger and fatigue at bay.

Although I am not a vegetarian, I do prefer eating meals that are plant based and try to add nuts and seeds to my diet as often as possible. 

In this post, I am sharing with you a wonderful creamy pasta recipe that is vegan. Instead of using dairy cream, I made a heavenly cashew cream. My husband who is a hard core carnivore, and who loves anything creamy and cheesy absolutely loved it. Since it passed Norm's test, I am sharing it with you here!

​The original recipe is from Pick Up Limes. The only thing I changed from the original recipe is the cashew cream, and I added coarse grey salt when plating the meal.

To make the cashew cream:

Soak 1 cup of raw unsalted cashews in water for a minimum of 4 hours.
Drain and rinse.
Add the cashews to a food processor or Vitamix with 1/8 of a cup of water.
Process until you get a smooth, heavenly cream. You may need to add a little bit of water depending on the consistency of the cream.

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​Bon appétit !