Best 5 Roasted Cashew Recipes

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Roasted cashew is a simple yet delightful snack that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in various dishes. Made with just a few basic ingredients, this versatile nut can be roasted in the oven or on the stovetop, and seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices to create a range of flavors. Whether you prefer a classic salted cashew, a spicy Szechuan cashew, or a sweet and savory honey-roasted cashew, there's a recipe here to suit every taste. So gather your ingredients and let's get roasting!

This comprehensive guide includes three distinct recipes for roasted cashews, each offering a unique flavor profile:

1. **Classic Salted Cashews:** Experience the timeless taste of roasted cashews, seasoned with just the right amount of salt. This simple yet satisfying recipe is perfect for those who appreciate the pure flavor of roasted nuts.

2. **Szechuan Spiced Cashews:** Get ready for a flavor explosion with these Szechuan-inspired roasted cashews. A blend of spicy and aromatic seasonings, including Szechuan peppercorns, ginger, and garlic, transforms ordinary cashews into an irresistible treat.

3. **Honey-Roasted Cashews:** Satisfy your sweet and savory cravings with this indulgent recipe. A combination of honey, soy sauce, and a touch of garlic creates a tantalizing glaze that coats the roasted cashews, resulting in a delightful balance of flavors.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEW-CURRY MAYONNAISE



Roasted Asparagus with Cashew-Curry Mayonnaise image

Try doubling or tripling the recipe as hors d'oeuvres for a cocktail party. The asparagus can be roasted ahead of time and refrigerated. Serve at room temperature.

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cashews (recommended: Planters) plus roughly chopped cashews, for garnish
1/2 cup light mayonnaise (recommended: Best Foods)
1 teaspoon curry powder (recommended: McCormick's)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (recommended: ReaLemon)
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • On baking sheet, drizzle oil over trimmed asparagus. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss together to evenly distribute oil and seasoning. Roast in oven for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the asparagus. While asparagus is roasting, prepare mayonnaise.
  • Process 2 tablespoons of cashews in a blender until finely ground. In a small bowl, stir to combine ground cashews, mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside.
  • To serve, divide asparagus among 4 plates and top with a dollop of mayonnaise mixture. Garnish with a few chopped cashews.

MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE WITH ROASTED CASHEW CRUST AND PASSION FRUIT CARAMEL SAUCE



Mascarpone Cheesecake with Roasted Cashew Crust and Passion Fruit Caramel Sauce image

Categories     Cake     Cheese     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Cashew     Winter     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Crust
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large egg yolk
Filling
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
2 8-ounce containers mascarpone cheese*
1/2 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
Passion Fruit Caramel Sauce
Sliced tropical fruits (such as papaya, mango, and pineapple)

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Wrap outside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. Finely grind cashews and brown sugar in processor. Add flour, salt, and spices; blend 5 seconds. Add butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg yolk; using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form. Press dough over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of prepared pan. Pierce crust all over with fork. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool crust. Maintain oven temperature.
  • For filling:
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean. Using electric mixer, beat cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy. Add mascarpone cheese and sour cream; beat at low speed just until blended, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Add eggs 2 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Transfer filling to prepared crust.
  • Place springform pan in large roasting pan. Fill roasting pan with enough hot water to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Place roasting pan with cheesecake in oven; cover roasting pan with foil. Bake cheesecake 30 minutes. Lift edge of foil to allow steam to escape; cover again. Bake cake 30 minutes. Lift foil again; cover again. Bake until cake is loosely set but filling jiggles all over when pan is shaken gently, lifting foil every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes longer. Remove cheesecake from water. Place on rack; cool 1 hour. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, at least 6 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
  • Cut around pan sides to release cheesecake. Cut into wedges. Drizzle each wedge with warm caramel sauce. Spoon some fruit alongside and serve.
  • *Italian cream cheese, available at Italian markets and many supermarkets.

ROASTED CASHEW BUTTER



Roasted Cashew Butter image

Cashews have a relatively sweet flavor and a fairly soft texture, and are used to make all sorts of dairy-free alternatives, such as milk, cheese and ice cream. They also make a delightfully creamy nut butter. Roasting the raw nuts before blending coaxes out the nuttiest flavor. Flax seeds, sesame seeds and poppy seeds are all great add-ins for crunch, but you could also stir in some tahini, which intensifies the flavor and adds even more creaminess.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 30m

Yield Makes 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 pound raw cashews (about 3 cups)
Kosher salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden and nicely toasted, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer to a rack and cool completely, 30 minutes.
  • Place nuts in a food processor and purée until smooth, about 8 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed (mixture may clump up, but will eventually become creamy). Season to taste with salt, if desired. Cashew butter will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH CURRIED CASHEW CREAM (VEGAN/GLUTEN



Roasted Cauliflower Soup With Curried Cashew Cream (Vegan/Gluten image

I haven't tried this yet but it looks delicious! It's from VegNews and their recipes are always great. If you try it, let me know what you think.

Provided by karneberg

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 yukon gold potato, peeled and 1/4 diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk substitute
2 tablespoons fresh chives, for garnish
3/4 raw cashews
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup non-dairy milk substitute, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • In large oiled baken pan, combine cauliflower, garlic, onion and potato.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roast about 30 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring once about 1/2 way through.
  • Transfer roasted veggies to a large pot, add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer soup to blender or food processor in batches and blend til smooth. Or use a handheld blender in the pot.
  • Return soup to pot if necessary and stir in non-dairy milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer 10 minutes longer.
  • To serve: ladle into bowls, spoon a swirl of Curried Cashew Creme into the center of each bowl, then sprinkle with chives. Serve Hot.
  • Cashew Creme.
  • In a blender, process cashews to a fine powder. Add curry powder, salt and non-dairy milk and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 192.4, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 5, Protein 4.2

GLUTEN- AND DAIRY-FREE ROASTED CASHEW CAKE



Gluten- and Dairy-Free Roasted Cashew Cake image

I was making dinner for my mom one day and I decided to whip up a dessert to accompany it. I didn't know what to do, so I just remembered the roasted cashew flour I had in the freezer and everything sort of clicked together. This cake is simple, yummy, healthy, and moist--everything you could want in a modest cake. You don't have to make roasted cashews if you're really short on time, but it does add a unique and subtle flavor.

Provided by PhoobyInTheKitchen

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup coarsely chopped raw cashews
1 ½ teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon coarse salt
¾ cup oat milk
½ cup coconut oil, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup brown rice flour
½ cup arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ tablespoon guar gum
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spread cashews on a baking sheet. Sprinkle coarse salt on top; drizzle with honey.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool briefly, about 5 minutes.
  • Grind cashews into a meal in a nut grinder or blender. Sift meal through a fine sieve. Repeat grinding process until meal has a fine, flour-like consistency.
  • Mix oat milk, coconut oil, and eggs together in a bowl.
  • Combine 3/4 cup cashew flour, brown rice flour, arrowroot powder, baking powder, guar gum, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center; pour in oat milk mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until batter is well blended.
  • Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with coconut oil. Pour batter into the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 32 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 354.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips for Roasting Cashews:

  • Choose High-Quality Cashews: Opt for fresh, whole cashews that are free from blemishes and discoloration.
  • Properly Prepare the Cashews: Rinse the cashews thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
  • Use the Right Pan: Choose a baking sheet with a rimmed edge to prevent the cashews from falling off during roasting.
  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature before roasting the cashews. This helps ensure even cooking throughout.
  • Add Seasonings: If desired, toss the cashews with your preferred seasonings before roasting. Common options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, or curry powder.
  • Monitor the Cashews Closely: Keep a close eye on the cashews while they are roasting to prevent them from burning. Stir them occasionally to ensure even browning.
  • Let the Cashews Cool: After roasting, remove the cashews from the oven and let them cool completely before storing or using them.

Conclusion:

Roasting cashews at home is a simple and rewarding process that allows you to control the flavor and quality of your snacks. By following these tips, you can create perfectly roasted cashews that are crispy, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Enjoy them on their own as a healthy snack, or incorporate them into a variety of dishes to add a touch of roasted nuttiness. Experiment with different seasonings and roasting times to discover your preferred flavor combinations and create your own signature roasted cashew recipe.

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