
Herby Garlic Tofu & Cashew Spread
1 hr + 10 min
Breakfast
Spread
Make-ahead
10 ingredients or less
One-bowl / one-pot
Servings
(¼ cup per serving)
Total
1 hr + 10 minPrep
10 minCool
1 hrContains
Free from
Ingredients
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11.4 oz (325 g)extra firm tofu, pressed
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¾ cup (98 g)raw cashews, soaked overnight & drained
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3cloves garlic
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½lemon, juiced
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2 tsp (6 g)garlic powder
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2 tsp (5 g)onion powder
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2 tsp (12 g)salt
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½ tspground black pepper
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⅓ cup (16 g)chopped fresh chives
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⅓ cup (18 g)chopped fresh dill
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3 Tbsp (4 g)sliced fresh basil
Directions
- To a high-speed blender add the tofu, cashews, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and spices. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Transfer to an airtight container and fold in the herbs.
- Once mixed, place the spread in the fridge for at least an hour to set.
Notes
- Cashews or almonds can be used. Almonds give it a slightly more hummus-like texture, while cashews make it more creamy.
Storage
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition info
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Discussion & Rating
Hi Sadia! Hope my English will be good enough. First of all thank you for your amazing recipes, you inspired me so much! I am not strictly vegan, but your blog allowed me to introduce more vegan food in my life.
I actually have a question about this recipe, in the video you said a half of a lemon for all the quantity mentioned, and the recipe on this page 2 lemons. So which quantity should I use?
Thanks you for your answer.
Haven't made this yet but I know for a fact its going to be delicious! I have everything to make this but cashews. Question, does this freeze well? If it does, how long do you think it would last? I'm hoping I can make a large batch and just freeze it.
My hubby and I love this spread!! It’s perfect, I think we’ll be making it regularly from now on. Thank you!!
I’m not a strict vegetarian, but I eat a lot of plant-based meals. This spread actually made me consider to stop eating cheese entirely (Since cheese is my guilty pleasure, I’m now only considering to omit cream cheese😅). You must have experimented so much with texture, flavour, and ingredients! But it’s perfect: fresh yet filled with a nutty umami-flavour approximating cheese
This is the best spread ever! I made it twice in a row just to believe it. And my Dad usually eats what I make and likes it, but this one was like "just leave the rest for me, hmm I really like it." :) My Dad is 71 and keeps telling me that old men don't learn new tricks, he bought smoked tofu instead of a block of cheese after the spread experience!!! :) ...made me so very happy that I shed a tear. Thank you so much pickuplimes team! You da best!