Chipotle Crema (Vegan!)

Spooning out vegan cashew chipotle crema from a small glass jar

A creamy, dreamy sauce full of smoky flavor! Spoon it over your tacos, burritos, nachos, rice bowls, or enjoy it as a spicy dipping sauce.

AuthorKaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Prep Time:5

Total Time:5

CourseDip, Sauce

CuisineGluten-Free, Mexican-inspired, Oil-Free Option, Vegan

Servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked*)
2/3 cup water
1 chipotle in adobo sauce
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a small high-speed blender. (I use a NutriBullet.) Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth.
Taste and adjust if needed. (More water for a thinner sauce, more salt, vinegar/lime juice for acidity, or more chipotle or adobo sauce for spicier.)

Notes

*Soaking cashews: Before blending, soak the cashews in room temperature water for at least 4-6 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse before using. Or you can "quick soak" the cashews: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are covered. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then drain and rinse.

Oil-free option: Chipotles in adobo contain a tiny amount of oil. Substitute with about 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder (more/less to taste).

Yield: Recipe makes 1 heaping cup sauce.

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