Difficult, complicated, expensive, hard to find and exotic ingredients ... Those are some of the ways I've heard raw recipes described. But raw can also be beautiful and simple. This is a super easy, raw and vegan recipe that is also relatively inexpensive to prepare. The ingredients cost came to $1.85 per serving by shopping at my local grocery, and everything that goes into this dish should be easy to find just about anywhere.
Chocolate Cashew Tarts [Vegan]
Calories
482
Serves
yields 2 tarts
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almonds (or cashews)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup water for blending
- 3 heaping tablespoons raw cacao powder (or carob powder)
- 3 tablespoons agave (or to taste)
- pinch salt
Preparation
- In a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, process the almonds and raisins until the mixture begins to stick together.
- Press the mix into the bottom and sides of two five inch tart pans, or plastic wrap lined cupcake tins, to form the crust.
- In a small blender, puree the water and almonds until very smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
- Divide between the two crusts and fill to the top.
- Add some chopped almonds as a topping, and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving, to allow the tarts to cool and firm.
About The Author
Lisa Viger: Blogger, Raw on $10 a Day (or Less),
See My RecipesLisa Viger is a vegan artist, photographer, gardener, and food blogger. She loves all the animals with whom she shares this beautiful planet, and enjoys showing others that a healthy vegan lifestyle can be economical, simple, fun, and delicious, too. Lisa's popular food blog, Raw on $10 a Day (or Less), proves anyone can go raw without going broke and includes a weekly menu, recipes, and cost and nutritional information.
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