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Raw Cashew Cheesy Kale Chips

Raw Cashew Cheesy Kale Chips

Cost $12.5, save $15

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  • 540 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Cashew Cheese

    • 2 cups raw cashews
    • 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
    • 🧅 1/4 cup roughly chopped onion
    • 🍋 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded (Optional)
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
    • 💧 3/4 cup water, or more as needed
    • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (Optional)
    • 1 teaspoon dried mustard (Optional)
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • Kale Chips

    • 2 bunches curly kale, stemmed

STEPS

1

Place cashews in a bowl. Cover with water; let soak for at least 1 hour. Drain and rinse.

2

Transfer cashews to a blender; blend until finely chopped, scraping the sides of the bowl periodically. Add red bell pepper, onion, lemon juice, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; blend until well chopped. Scrape the sides of the bowl; add 3/4 cup water, nutritional yeast, paprika, turmeric, mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary.

3

Combine cashew mixture and kale in a large bowl; scrunch kale with your hands until evenly coated with cashew mixture. Spread in a single layer on an unlined dehydrator tray.

4

Dehydrate kale at 105°F (41°C) until crisp, about 8 hours.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

141

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 13
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 Ensure the kale is thoroughly coated for even crispness.Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy; adjust quantity to taste.Use a blender or food processor for smoother consistency.Store chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.