vegan veggie cream cheese spread

This is delicious and hearty.  The added veggies give the spread a refreshing taste.  Great spread for tea sandwiches.

Cream Cheese

• 1 1/2 cup raw cashews 
• 1/2 cup water
• juice of two lemons (can add peel too)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Vegetables

• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 small red pepper, chopped
• 1 tbsp dry lemon dill

Soak cashews in hot water 5-10 minutes or for 5 hours or overnight in water.   Drain before use.

Place soaked and drained cashews, water, lemon juice, salt and vinegar in a blender and mix till creamy.

Add the vegetables and blend.