Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

This vegan cream sauce made with soaked cashew nuts has a wonderfully spicy and tangy taste that goes well with any Mexican dish!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cashews in a bowl and pour enough filtered water on top to cover cashews completely. Soak for 2 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Drain and rinse cashews and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, vinegar, garlic salt, chile pepper, and paprika. Blend for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water if necessary, for desired consistency. Blend until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust for flavor.