Za’atar Spiced Cashew Cheese (Video and Recipe)

• YIELD: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight
• 1-2 tbsp Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus extra
• 2 garlic cloves 
• 2 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice plus extra
• 1 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt
• 1 tsp Homemade Za'atar (see my recipe)

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the cashews well and pop into your blender
2. Add olive oil, garlic cloves, salt, and za'atar and process until smooth
3. Add a splash of water and blend again. You can also add a probiotic if you wish.
4. Spoon the cashew cheese into a nut milk bag, and squeeze out excess liquid
5. Add to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and pop another bowl on top. Weight it down and press. Leave for up to two hours.
6. Pour the cheese into a clean bowl, top with extra olive oil, lemon juice and some more za'atar
7. Serve with crackers, crudités or on sandwiches and store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.

• COURSE: Snack
• SKILL LEVEL: Beginner