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Smooth, creamy vegan cashew lime crema in a glass with sliced limes.

Vegan Cashew Lime Crema


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  • Author: Allie
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 3/4 cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Cashew lime crema is a creamy, tangy, and easy dairy-free sauce perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, and soups.  The recipe uses a few simple ingredients and is a great vegan alternative to sour cream and Mexican Crema.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (70 grams) raw cashews, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Pinch of salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

You may not need to soak the cashews if you have a high-speed blender, but soaking does create a smoother sauce. 

Otherwise, soak the raw cashews overnight or add the cashews to a bowl, cover with boiling water, and soak for about 20 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: sauce
  • Method: blender
  • Cuisine: American