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Recipe submitted by VegSpinz, 12/25/08

Cashew Nut Cheese Skewers

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1 1/3 cups raw cashews
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 cloves garlic
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/4 cup water

Directions:

Soak the cashews in water overnight, or until they've plumped and softened. Drain nuts and process with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and water until smooth- let it run for awhile to get that extra creamy texture. Taste, and add more salt if you like. Next, transfer the mixture to a 1 quart souffle pan or small loaf pan that has been oiled. Place that pan onto a sheet pan that has been filled half-way up with hot water and bake for 25-30 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. It's done when it starts to crack, and will form a thin crust on top (and sides). Remove from oven and stir well. Then let it cool down. You can keep it in the fridge and make the skewers later if you like. Spoon a small amount of it and roll it with your fingers to shape and squeeze it to make it more dense. Carefully put them on the skewers (or longer toothpicks if you can find them), and layer a basil leaf and tomato. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Note: you can also form it into a log and roll in crushed nuts or fresh chopped herbs and serve it with crackers.

Source of recipe: This recipe was modified from this one: http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/10028?section=

Makes: 24-30 servings, Preparation time: overnight soaking + 20 minutes, Cooking time: 25-30 minutes