Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Torta

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01. Dec, 2010 0 Comments Original Article
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Ingredients
  • 1 prepared recipe of cashew cheese (use 2 cups of cashews and as little water as possible)
  • 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts

  1. Divide cashew cheese into 3 equal parts. Line your container with plastic wrap, letting it hang over the sides of the bowl. Place one part cashew cheese in the container and smooth over.
  2. Place second part of cashew cheese and sun-dried tomatoes (drained) in a food processor and process until smooth and well-blended. Add this mixture to the bowl on top of the plain cashew cheese and smooth over the top.
  3. Place third part of cashew cheese, basil leaves, and pine nuts in the food processor (washed after SD tomato layer), and process until smooth and well-blended. Add this pesto layer to the top of the bowl/mold and smooth over. Gently fold the excess plastic wrap over the top and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  4. To serve, uncover the torta and place a serving plate on top of the bowl. Flip the bowl over and carefully remove the plastic. Garnish with pine nuts and a basil sprig (if you're fancy!) and serve with sliced baguette.

Did you know that cashews provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, protein, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, and immune-boosting zinc. The nutritional yeast in the cashew cheese adds B vitamins (including B12) and more protein to this healthy appetiser.
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