Raw, vegan, dairy-free ranch dip

Did I forget to mention that Chuck and I eat raw 80% of the time? We, have been doing so for the past two years now, and feel so much better! To tell you the truth. I thought the food would be tasteless and lame. But surprisingly enough, raw food recipes are full of flavors. Not only they taste good and delicious. But it is packed with good stuff for the body and soul!

So for this recipe you will need:

• 1 cup raw cahews
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cold-pressed olive oil
• 1/4-1/2 cup filtered water
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional)
• juice of 1 lemon

Start by soaking the cashews with filtered water for 2 hours. Then put everything, except the dill, in a blender. Start by putting only 1/4 cup water. If you like to have the dip thinner, just add the rest of the water.

Once everything reaches a smooth consistency, add the dill and mix until blended. The reason why I add the dill in the end, is because it tends to make the dip green if added at the same time as the other ingredients.

This is the consistency that I like for my dip. You can even add more water to this recipe, and make a dressing out of it. You will make meat-eating people love their vegetables!

Raw, vegan and dairy-free ranch dip