Vegan Pimiento Cheese Dip
A creamy, tangy cashew-based dip with nutritional yeast, roasted pimientos, and classic savory seasonings.
Instructions
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Step 1
Bring 2 cup (480 ml) water to a boil. Put the cashews in a medium bowl, pour over the boiling water, and soak until softened.
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Step 2
Drain the softened cashews thoroughly and discard the soaking water.
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Step 3
Put the soaked cashews in the blender with 4 tbsp (60 ml) water, 1 ¼ piece pimiento, vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Blend until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
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Step 4
Fold the remaining 1 ¼ piece (60 gr) pimiento into the blended dip, then transfer it to a serving bowl.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly or refrigerate in a covered container. Do not leave the dip at room temperature for more than 2 hours, and use refrigerated leftovers within 4 days.
Risk factors
- The moist, ready-to-eat dip can spoil if held at room temperature for an extended period.