Healthier Vegan Foie Gras

Healthier Vegan Foie Gras

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw cashews (300 g)
• 1/4 cup deodorized cocoa butter, melted (60 ml)
• 1/4 cup avocado oil, melted (60 ml)
• 2 tbsp water (30 ml)
• 3 tbsp sweet white miso (50 g)
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (17 g)
• 2 tbsp tahini (30 g)
• 1 tsp truffle oil (5 ml)
• 1/2 tsp shiitake powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper (or white pepper if you prefer)
• Optional: 1/8 tsp turmeric for color

Instructions

1. Soak the cashews overnight in cold water or boil water and pour it over the cashews, letting them sit for 3 hours. Drain and rinse.
2. In a blender, add the soaked cashews, water, white miso, nutritional yeast, tahini, shiitake powder, and truffle oil. Blend until smooth.
3. Melt the cocoa butter and avocado oil over low heat, then add to the blender and blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture to a mold or container lined with parchment paper.
5. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to firm up.
6. Serve cold on toasted bread or crackers.