Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

Name: Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; 1 cup filtered water, or as needed; 0.5 cup water; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground red chile pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika; 0.25 cup water

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This vegan cashew crema sauce has a wonderfully spicy and tangy taste that goes well with any Mexican dish!

Recipe by Diana71

Updated on October 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews
1 cup filtered water, or as needed
½ cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground red chile pepper
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ cup water (Optional)

Directions

Place cashews in a bowl and pour filtered water over top until completely covered. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse cashews, then place into a food processor bowl. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, vinegar, garlic salt, ground chile pepper, and paprika. Blend for 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 cup water if necessary for desired consistency; blend until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust for flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200	Calories
16g	Fat
12g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Sodium 451mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 211mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.