it’s been awhile…
May 1, 2011 It’s been awhile since I’ve busted out the food processor.
It’s been awhile since I’ve given you a nut buttery recipe.
Today I did both. I mean to do one, you have to do the other. You just do.
Peppercorns. Are you scared yet?
Salt + pepper + nut butter? What? Has she gone mad? Nope. Not one bit! Have I ever led you astray?
Are you starting to see where I’m going with this yet? Are you still in disbelief at the combination?
Think about eating roasted cashews covered in salt + pepper.
Now think about turning it into creamy goodness.
Not so bad, right?
Right!
Salt + Pepper Cashew Butter? Most definitely.
creamy.
salty.
peppery.
savory.
spicy.
addicting.
I could have gotten fancier with this, but decided to keep it simple. If you’re looking for a fancier, savory nut butter, you must check out my smoked paprika almond butter. Sometimes simple is better. Or at least just as good.
Salt + Pepper Cashew Butter
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1 – 1 1/2t fresh ground pepper
- 1/2t salt
- Roast cashews, on a pan, in the oven at 170* for about 30min, turning once. [gives them a nice slow + light roast]
- Add nuts to processor, and turn on, scraping sides as needed. It should butterize in about 5-8min. It goes much quicker than almonds.
- Allow the cashew butter to process until creamy/drippy and add in 1t ground pepper + 1/2t salt.
- Process + scrape sides + bottom to make sure it’s all combined.
- Taste + add more salt/pepper as needed.
*This has quite the kick of pepper. You can always start by adding in 1/2t and adjust from there.
*If you’re using a 7c food processor, I would decrease to the recipe to a max of 1.5c nuts + adjust other ingredients accordingly.
*You can definitely make this with other nuts or a combination of more than one.
The peppery spice, mellow cashew flavor, + pop of salt, work together to make a stellar new savory spread.
Try this on:
- carrots
- crackers
- egg sandwich
- veggie sandwich
- tempeh
- celery
- toast
- sweet potato
- any potato
You get the idea.
And if you’re really brave…try it on an apple!
I dare you!
Ashley
Recipes, cashews, nut butter, pepper
Reader Comments (42)
Wow, so original idea! I bet it is really tasty, need to try it very soon:)
This sounds really good! With all the sweet recipes out there, sometimes it's easy to forget how good nuts are in savory dishes!
oh, WOW! cashew butter is my favorite (and the only I have ever made!) but usually it's salty or sweet - salt and pepper sounds amazing! I think my next batch of cashew butter will be this... thank you!
that sounds so fab to me! I love how versatile nut butters are. I also love the challenge of putting on apples! I might even try a piece of cheese with it too!
Love it - that looks delicious :)
Do you ever make nut butters in your Vita Mix, or are they not allowed to do that?
This might just make the perfect sandwich! And much better to compliment savory ingredients, rather than the traditional peanut butter.
Thanks for the recipe and the awesome idea :)
ohhhh that looks so ridiculously simple and yummy. you're so right simple is sometimes just the way to go! :)
What a great idea... thanks for sharing!
I love your twist on cashew butter - it sounds delicious!
Cashew butter is definitely one of my all time favorites! I put salt and pepper in my waffles. I bet that cashew butter would be so good on them. I hope you have a great Sunday Ashley!
That nut butter sounds delicious! So out of the box!
My oh my!!! I admit, I'm scared, but I'm sure it tastes wonderful though and would be great on crackers. Beautiful photos too. I love the back lit ones :)
oh, i'm still scared but in a good way! i'm definitely going to have to bust out the food processor for this one!
Ok, definitely curious (and a little scared), but you've never failed me before! I need to get some cashews!
Genius! If you can believe it, I was JUST debating this combo for peanuts! Can't wait to try it!
hmmm interesting. I was a bit scared at first, but I think I could warm up to the idea. I've pushing my 8 year old food processor to the MAX. It has a crack down the blade and I make nut butter while I hide in my pantry - just in case the thing flies out of control. I really need a food processor :|
I think s+p cashew butter sounds amazing!!! And the little "specks" in the nut butter is really adorable.
Well, cashews are definitely about the easiest nut you could process...if you want to give it a go. ;)
YUM!
Haha :) Hope you like it!!
Thanks Ang. :) It's dangerous on crackers...I keep having to remind myself, "this is not hummus...it's not okay to eat 1/2c." hehe
Oh wow!! I bet you would love it on your waffles. How fun! Off to Home Depot...haha
I've seen pepper jelly before. I bet it would be great with that!!
I don't use the vita mix, but I have heard that people do. It scares me to use it for that!
Oh my gawd. How about this? English muffin + thin apple slices + cheese + s+p cashew butter...all toasted together! YUM
Definitely something I have never tried before but I trust your tastebuds!
Love your creativity! I was looking at salt and pepper cashews at WF last night and thought about getting some.
I've NEVER seen salt and pepper nut butter before!! Really creative and I bet absolutely delicious!
You're so daring!
I'm REALLY intrigued by this. I've never had a savory nut butter, but the pepper with it sounds fantastic. I wonder if it's good with cheese and crackers and some jelly?
I don't really have words... On eggs??? Oh. my. goodness. I need it now.
This might sound strange but its the kind of topping I could see myself drizzling over an omelet. I bet its a great thing to make and bring to a party, along with assorted dipping agents - I'm sure it would shock and wow a crowd :)
that sounds amazing!!!
Oh my, that does sound delicious. I'm in love with Emerald's sea salt & pepper cashews so this nut butter recipe is sure to be a winner with me.
I bought a ton of raw cashews yesterday. And i never buy cashews. It's fate.
I'm so scared of savory nut butter! You just may have convinced me to try it though. :)
Hope you like iiit!!!
I think that sounds fantastic!
For reals. Egg samich? Umm, yes!
I think that would be deeelicious!
oh my goodness, amazing recipe! so classy too! i love how simple it is - but how complex the flavors must be =)
Great idea! I love salt and pepper peanuts so this must be heaven with the cashews.