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30-Minute Creamy Cashew White Beans Recipe You’ll Crave

Creamy Cashew White Beans

A creamy vegan dish combining white beans and cashews for a rich, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 slices crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain.
  2. Add the soaked cashews and 3/4 cup of the vegetable broth to a blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the white beans, remaining vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Stir in the cashew cream and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
  8. Add the chopped kale and cook until wilted.
  9. Stir in the basil, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast.
  10. Serve warm with crusty bread on the side.

Notes

  • Soaking cashews ensures a smoother cream.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.

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Keywords: Vegan White Bean Recipe, Creamy Beans and Greens, Easy Plant Based Dinner, Healthy Bean Stew, Kale and White Beans