Ingredients:

Ravioli
40 very thin slices peeled bleeding heart radish, each at least 1
1/2 inches in diameter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Celtic sea salt
1 1/4 cups Herb Cheese (see below)
2 large very ripe yellow tomatoes, seeded and cut into medium dice
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh opal bail flowers or micro leaves

Herb Cheese
Yield 1 1/4 cups
1 cup Cashew Cheese (see recipe below)
4 teaspoons filtered water
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon large flake nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Instructions:

The Ravioli
Use a 2-inch ring mold to cut each radish slice into a perfect
round. Rub the radish slices with the olive oil and lemon juice and
season with salt. Place 1 tablespoon of the cheese in the center of
half of the radish slice. Carefully place a second radish slice on
top of the spoonful of cheese and gently press the outer edges
together to create a seal. Repeat to make 20 ravioli in all.

Combine the tomatoes, chives, olive oil, and vinegar in a bowl and
mix gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

The Herb Cheese
Combine the Cashew Cheese, water, shallot, lemon juice, yeast, and
1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed. Stir
in the basil and thyme until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust
with additional salt, if needed. Use immediately, or store in a
covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To Serve
Using a slotted spoon, spoon one-fourth of the tomato mixture into
the center of each plate. Arrange 5 ravioli over the tomatoes,
overlapping them slightly. Spoon some of the juices from the
tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with the basil flowers.

Serves 4

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