Place 1 cup of cashews in a mason jar. Cover with water and soak overnight.
Prep of Veggies
Dice the butternut squash. Sauté over medium heat in a few teaspoons of oil until tender and lightly golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Remove stems for kale and slice into fine shreds. Set aside.
Cashew Alfredo
Strain the water off the cashews. Place the cashews, 1 cup of fresh water and 3 garlic cloves in a food processor. Process with the blade attachment until smooth.
Pour into a heavy skillet and heat over med-high heat until bubbly. Let it cook until sauce thickens, then reduce heat to simmer.
Mix in thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add sautéed butternut squash and the finely shredded kale. Heat just until the kale is wilted.