Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Vegan!)
This zesty chipotle sauce features dairy-free yogurt, smoky chipotle peppers, fresh lime, and warm seasonings. Drizzle it on tacos, burritos, fajitas, rice bowls, baked potatoes, burgers, and more!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan yogurt, plain & unsweetened (or 2/3 cup silken tofu)
- 1 chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1/2 tsp. adobo sauce
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (or 1 clove garlic)
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Scrape away the seeds from inside the chipotle pepper with a knife. (Use caution when handling chipotles. I use a fork and a knife to maneuver them and avoid direct contact.)
- Add all ingredients to a small blender or food processor and blend for about 20 seconds or until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
Notes
Spice level: For less spicy, add only the adobo sauce and omit the actual chipotle peppers. Or for more spicy, add another chipotle pepper and/or adobo sauce.
Sauce color: This will vary depending on how much chipotle you add.
Storing: Store in an airtight container or sealed mason glass jar in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Yield: Recipe makes a heaping 1/2 cup sauce (almost 2/3 cup).
Recipe originally published November 2013. Updated April 2025.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 30 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0.1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g | Potassium: 16 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 5 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 43 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg
