Raw Cashew Hummus - Bean-Free! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup tahini
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
25 canned olives (optional)
1 roasted red pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
6 sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

Soak cashews for at least 3 hours.
Drain and rinse cashews a few times.
Place cashews and all remaining ingredients in a food processor.
Variations: add either the olives, OR red pepper and paprika, OR sun-dried tomatoes. Or, just leave those out for a simple plain \"hummus.\".
Puree in the food processor until well blended - it will be very thick.
Add water 1/4 cup at a time until desired texture.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.