Ingredients: 2 cups raw cashews. 1/4 cup nutritional yeast. 1/4 cup lemon juice. 2 cloves garlic. 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves. 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves. 1/4 cup fresh chives. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/4 tsp black pepper. 1 cup cherry tomatoes. 1/2 red onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar. 1 tsp smoked paprika. 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes.
Instructions: Soak cashews in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain cashews and add them to a food processor along with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, basil, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer the cashew cheese to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. In a saucepan, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve the herbed cashew cheese with the spicy tomato jam. Enjoy!