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Cashew Kale Dip

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There are few things I love more than dip. Kind of a strange thing, but they are easy to make and can go with so many things, crackers, veggies, fruit, and a spread on a sandwich (maybe that’s why I like hummus so much). I had made this recipe for Arsy over at Rubies and Radishes a few months back. It went over well, so I thought you guys would also enjoy it over here. Yummy! This is a cashew based dip/spread, with kale and nutritional yeast; a healthy spin on a spinach cheese dip you might find at a restaurant. Try this with veggies, crackers or as a replacement for the usual mayo or mustard on a sandwich. I really think you’ll love it!

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Cashew Kale Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soaked cashews (for at least 30 minutes)
  • 2 cups fresh kale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons non dairy plain yogurt
  • 1-2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
  • garlic salt and pepper to taste
  • optional: cooked artichokes

Instructions

  1. Blend and serve (with veggies, crackers, etc)
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Sweet Potato Bean Dip

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A few weekends ago, my sister, Mom and I ventured out for a trip to the winter farmers market. We picked up some local NH honey, maple syrup and even some gluten free bread! We also had quite the sampling spread while we were there. We had tried this sweet potato bean dip that was just out of this world. Only a few ingredients, and the taste was just delicious! I just had to figure out (after devouring the whole jar, of course) how to make my own. I think this is a pretty fair representation! I have only been eating this with veggies and crackers, but my next venture is as a spread on a sandwich! It will surely knock everyone socks off if you served it at your next party (and being vegan and gluten free, you can bet it’s safe for everyone to eat)! YUMMY! What is your favorite dip and/or spread?

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Sweet Potato Bean Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) beans (I used chickpeas)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel sweet potato & poke it with a fork a few times
  2. Microwave (or bake) sweet potato until tender (for me it took 5 minutes)
  3. Add all ingredients to a food processor & buzz until smooth
  4. Enjoy with crackers, veggies or even as a spread on a sandwich!
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