How to Make Cashew Oil at Home

All you need is one ingredient to make Cashew Oil at home! Cashew oil adds a rich, nutty flavor to any dish!

This Cashew Oil recipe is…

• Simple
• Vegan
• Egg-free
• Gluten-free
• So easy!

Cashew Butter to Cashew Oil

The first step to making cashew oil is to blend lightly roasted cashews into a paste – otherwise known as cashew butter. The oil then separates from the solids as it sits. That’s it! Use the oil in salad dressings, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or add to savory sauces. Cashew oil provides a rich, nutty flavor, broadening the flavor profile of any dish. Use the leftover cashew butter to spread on toast or swirl into a noodle dish. Yum!

Cashews are full of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. They are excellent in promoting healthy skin, bones, and heart. Cashews take multiple forms: nut, oil, paste, or flour. Cashew flour thickens sauces and is a breading fried foods. The paste (or butter) is delicious as a substitute for peanut butter. And the nuts themselves make a fantastic snack!

This How to Make Cashew Oil at Home recipe will yield approximately 1-2 tablespoons of oil. But the more cashews you use, the more oil will separate. Feel free to use more, however still follow the method described. This recipe is aiming for fun rather than quantity!

Ingredients for How to Make Cashew Oil at Home

Cashews – Use raw cashews with no spices or flavorings. The more cashews you use, the more oil will separate from the solids. However keep in mind that the process will also take more time!

Diet Compatibility and Allergens

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	N/A
Paleo	Yes.	N/A
Whole30	Yes.	N/A
Gluten-free	Yes.	N/A
Vegetarian	Yes.	N/A
Vegan	Yes.	N/A
Low sodium	Yes.	N/A
Dairy-free	Yes.	N/A
Mediterranean	No.	N/A
Low FODMAP	No.	N/A
Atkins	Yes.	N/A

Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.	N/A
Eggs	No.	N/A
Fish	No.	N/A
Shellfish	No.	N/A
Tree nuts	Yes.	N/A
Peanuts	No.	N/A
Wheat (Gluten)	No.	N/A
Soy	No.	N/A
Sesame	No.	N/A

How to Make Cashew Oil at Home

Step One: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step Two: Evenly spread the cashews onto a pan. Roast for 5-7 minutes, until cashews are lightly golden.

Step Three: Remove from oven and let cashews cool slightly, then place in a food processor while still warm.

Step Four: Blend cashews into a smooth paste.

Step Five: Transfer paste to a glass jar with an airtight lid. Set jar on a windowsill for several weeks, allowing the oil to naturally separate from the butter.

Step Six: Use the oil in salad dressings, drizzled over roasted veggies, or in savory sauces. Spread the leftover cashew butter on toast or swirl into noodle dishes. Enjoy!

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