Vegan turmeric and cashew dip

Vegan turmeric and cashew dip: a creamy dip with soaked cashews, fresh turmeric, garlic, cider vinegar and olive oil – full of flavour, nutty and bright yellow.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 150 kcal per serving
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 7 g

Ingredients

• 1 small clove of garlic
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (unfiltered)
• 3 tbsp ice-cold water
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 100 g unroasted cashews (soaked overnight)
• 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
• 1 pinch of sea salt & black pepper

Method

You’ll need: blender · chopping board · knife · mixing bowl · sieve

1. Drain the soaked cashews and rinse briefly. Peel the turmeric and garlic and chop roughly.
2. Put the cashews into a blender with the turmeric, garlic, cider vinegar, olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. Pour in the ice-cold water.
3. Blend on high until you have a smooth, creamy mixture. Scrape the dip down the sides now and then if needed.
4. If the dip is still too thick, blend in a little more ice-cold water. Keep blending until it's soft and even.
5. Finally, taste and adjust. Round off with a little more black pepper if you like.
6. Spoon into a bowl and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some black pepper.

Good to know

A dip like this turns very little effort into something really well rounded. Creamy, fresh and well seasoned – with a colour that brightens up any table.

Swaps

Cashews → blanched almonds (more vitamin E, a little more fibre) Cashews → macadamia nuts (mostly monounsaturated fat) Cider vinegar → lemon juice (more vitamin C, fresh flavour) Extra virgin olive oil → avocado (replaces the oil and adds fibre and potassium)

Allergens

Contains tree nuts (cashews). Introduce nuts carefully to young children and never give them whole nuts. The ingredients are fine in pregnancy, as long as you're not allergic to cashews and they've been handled hygienically.

Frequently asked questions

What's in cashews, nutritionally?

Cashews mainly provide unsaturated fats and minerals such as magnesium, copper and iron. Compared with many other nuts, they're a little milder, and they also contain some plant protein.

Is fresh turmeric relevant nutritionally, or is it mainly about colour?

Fresh turmeric brings characteristic plant compounds such as curcuminoids, plus some manganese and essential oils. Its bright colour is the most obvious part – in small kitchen amounts, it's mainly there for colour and flavour.

Why does black pepper go so well with turmeric?

Black pepper contains piperine, a pungent, aromatic plant compound. Its sharp heat is a classic partner for turmeric's earthy flavour, which is why they so often appear together.

Is garlic tricky for sensitive digestion?

It can be, as garlic contains fructans, which can cause wind or bloating in sensitive people. If you react to it, use less or replace it with something milder, such as more pepper and a hint of vinegar.

What does unfiltered cider vinegar bring?

Cider vinegar mainly provides acidity and flavour; its vitamin and mineral content is usually low. The 'mother' you often hear about is the cloudy sediment left by the vinegar culture.

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