Beet Cream

Culinaria Obscura

The earthiness of raw beet combined with velvety, rich cashews creates a sumptuous cream that is a perfect accompaniment to the spicy, fresh flavors of nasturtium soup. Not to mention that the brilliant red color of the cream against the soup’s deep green creates a showstopping plate. Leftovers of this simple-to-prepare cream can be used as a spread on crackers with smoked salmon, a dip for vegetables, or a (vegan) cheese substitute in pasta dishes.

By | May 23, 2019

Ingredients

SERVINGS: Serves 6 as accompaniment to nasturtium soup with plenty of leftovers
  • 1 small beet, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk or water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Preparation

Soak cashews in boiling hot water for 15 minutes and drain. The cashews should be very soft.

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and purée. Add water if too thick to purée easily. The cream should be the consistency of yogurt.

Adjust salt to taste. Add garlic, chives, or a splash of apple cider vinegar for more savory, a dash of maple syrup or agave for sweet.

Dollop onto nasturtium soup, or, if you are feeling ambitious, put into a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the tip cut off, and pipe into a swirl.

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: Serves 6 as accompaniment to nasturtium soup with plenty of leftovers
  • 1 small beet, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk or water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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