Macadamia Nut "Ricotta"

Ingredients

• 1  juice of lemon 
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 cups macadamia nuts raw
• 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

• food processor
• blender
• spatula

Directions

1. In a food processor or a high powered blender, purée the ingredients together until smooth.
2. If necessary, scrape down the sides with a spatula and/or add a bit more water. The resulting texture should resemble—you guessed it!—ricotta cheese.
3. KA-POW!
4. Amplify the color and flavor by mixing in 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Or add minced sundried tomatoes and fresh basil.
5. This "ricotta" will keep for up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
6. Reprinted with permission from Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans by Michelle Tam + Henry Fong. Nom Nom Paleo copyright © 2013 Michelle Tam & Henry Fong. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC.