I’m a Veganwannabe: Post #7
There’s not one person on earth who wouldn’t love
this….unless, of course, you are a broccoli hater (what’s wrong with you?!) and
in that case, you may substitute any other roasted vegetable. The leftovers were amazing also. I can see
myself experimenting with this cashew business quite a lot this month. I’ve got
my eye on a ‘roasted poblano cashew cream’….. doesn’t that sound heavenly?
Here’s what
you need:
Broccoli –
cut in pretty good sized pieces, drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper,
roasted until soft in a super-hot oven
Linguini- or
other substantial pasta
Raw cashews
Garlic,
salt, pepper, nutmeg
Nutritional yeast……. I got brave and tried
it. Kinda tastes like cheese in a weird
sort of way. I’m not still 100% sure of what it exactly is, but if other people
eat it, then I assumed that it would be OK if I tried it too! It’s actually
kinda fun to try brand, brand new ingredients!
Here’s what
you do:
Roast the
broccoli. I also roasted some tomatoes from my garden. ( I love ‘em with all
foods and eat them practically every day.)
Soak some
cashews in boiling water for about one hour. I have learned that you should
rinse the nuts before soaking them. Some recipes called for using the same
water to blend and others said to use fresh water……I think one thing I have
learned already about vegan eating…..it doesn't matter!!
They’re just
vegetables! So, don’t worry!! They’re just cashews! J
Blend the
heck out of the cashews….add more water if you want it thinner.
Sautee some
garlic over very low heat. Add the cashew cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg and some
nutritional yeast. Heat. Pour over the pasta and roasted broccoli. Serve with
confidence! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! I give this recipe 3 'excellents.' :)
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Ho funny, I have been craving linguini with broccoli all week. You must have read my mind!
ReplyDeleteI love broccoli and this looks yum.
ReplyDeleteThat looks incredible, and I want to eat it right now. And, oh my gosh, YES! - Poblano Cashew Cream.
ReplyDeleteOh I love broccoli and would love to try this cashew sauce.
ReplyDeleteI think it is amazing what you can do with some soaked nuts.
Love the cashew cream idea! Looks delicious!
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