Created by missmanda on July 27, 2012
Step 1: In a saucepan, add shallots, potatoes, carrots, onion, cashews, the 3/4 cup water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are very soft.
Step 2: Put cooked vegetables (with their cooking water) and nuts in a blender and process with the salts and other spices, margarine, mustard, and lemon juice until perfectly smooth.
Step 3: Add 1/4 cup picante sauce to cheese mixture and stir well.
Step 4: Makes two 1 1/4-cup servings.