Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Dip

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 medium shallot, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced ((4 cloves yield ~2 Tbsp))
• 3 cups fresh corn ((cut off the cob // 4 ears yield ~3 cups // or sub canned, drained))
• Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 medium jalapeño, minced ((seeds / stem removed))
• 8 ounces vegan cream cheese*
• 2/3 cup raw cashews
• 2 -3 Tbsp nutritional yeast ((plus more to taste))
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 4 -6 Tbsp water ((or sub unsweetened plain almond milk for creamier result))
• Cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Tortilla chips or veggies