Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

This vegan cashew crema 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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cashews in a bowl and pour filtered water over top until completely covered. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 2

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.