Mexi Cashews Recipes

CASHEW FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Mince the garlic. Chop the cauliflower.
• Make the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is al dente (start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside). Then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
• Meanwhile, start the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven, pot, or saucepan (that has a cover) over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and cashews and saute for 4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the vegetable broth, onion powder, black pepper, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook 6 to 7 minutes on medium high heat until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork.
• Blend the sauce: Carefully transfer the contents to a blender and add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon more black pepper. Blend on high until a smooth sauce forms.
• Serve: Pour about 5 cups into 1 pound pasta (1 cup will be left over), or use it to taste. Top with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately.

MEXI CASHEWS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 C).
• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil.
• In a medium bowl, whip the egg white with a few drops of water until frothy.
• Add the nuts to the egg white and toss to mix.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the nuts to a clean large bowl.
• Mix the spices together in a small bowl and then sprinkle on top of the nuts and toss to coat.
• Spread the nut mixture in one layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake, shaking or stirring once, to make sure they toast evenly, 25-35 minutes, until they are crisp and browned.
• Transfer the nuts to another cool flat surface to cool and crisp.

SPICY CASHEWS

Steps:

• Place a medium-size saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and cashews and toss to coat. Add chili powder, salt, and pepper and toss until warmed through. Remove from heat and serve. They will crisp as they sit.

VEGAN SPICY CASHEW CREMA

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl and pour enough filtered water on top to cover cashews completely. Soak for 2 hours to overnight.
• Drain and rinse cashews and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, vinegar, garlic salt, chile pepper, and paprika. Blend for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water if necessary, for desired consistency. Blend until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust for flavor.

CAYENNE CASHEWS

Steps:

• Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy. Mix in cashews until coated. Let soak for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Combine sugar, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Pour over cashews and toss to coat. Spread cashews on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until fragrant, about 40 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C). Continue baking, stirring every 20 minutes, until cashews look dry, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Transfer cashews to a container and let cool, shaking or stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking together.

MEXI SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Combine pecans and peanuts in an ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan.
• Combine egg white and remaining 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well.
• Pour over nuts, stirring to coat.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until toasted.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container.
• Yield: 4 cups.

ROASTED CUMIN CASHEWS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk egg white and water. Add cashews and toss to coat. Transfer to a colander; drain for 2 minutes. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add cashews and toss to coat., Arrange in a single layer in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 50-55 minutes, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.