Cashew and Red Bell Pepper Dressing for Kale

Directions

Ingredients :

1 cup raw cashews

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

minced

1 red bell pepper

diced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 ½ tablespoons sriracha hot sauce

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

1 ½ teaspoons salt

8 ounces kale leaves

or more to taste

Methods :

Rinse cashews and soak in a jar with enough water to cover for at least 6 hours.

Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.

Place soaked cashews, red bell pepper, lemon juice, sriracha hot sauce, 1 tablespoon water, nutritional yeast, and salt in a blender. Scrape cooked garlic and olive oil mixture into blender. Blend until smooth and creamy dressing forms, 1 to 2 minutes.

Toss kale together with dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.