Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1 pound asparagus
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• S&B Crunchy Garlic Rice Topping (for garnish), as needed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F and soak 1 cup of cashews in water for 30-45 minutes.
2. Wash asparagus then trim bottoms (about 1").
3. Transfer asparagus to a baking tray then season with oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Roast at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until asparagus is tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork.
5. Remove asparagus from oven then carefully transfer asparagus into a blender along with 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 cup cashews (soaked and drained).
6. Blend until slightly smooth, periodically turning off the blender and stirring sides to ensure even blending.
7. Season with salt & pepper to taste, then transfer to a serving dish, garnish with S&B Crunchy Chili Garlic, a fresh squeeze of lime juice, and serve with your choice of chips or sliced veggies.