Vegan Chipotle Crema
This Vegan Chipotle Crema is creamy, smoky, and so tasty! It's perfect as a dip for tortilla chips or drizzled over tacos, enchiladas, nachos, burritos, and more! This recipe needs just 5 ingredients and is made in just minutes!
Servings: 8
Calories: 53kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2-4 tablespoons water to thin
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- Add the soaked cashews and all remaining ingredients, except water, to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add water 2 tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed.
Notes
~ Be sure to soak the cashews in hot water so they blend up smooth and creamy (especially if you are using a regular blender and not a high-speed blender, like a Vitamix or Blendtec).
~ For a nut-free alternative, use the same amount of soaked sunflower seeds or ¼ cup of dairy-free unsweetened plain soy yogurt or silken tofu.
~ Use just 1 chipotle pepper for a mild heat. Add 2 if you like a spicier sauce.
~ Substitute the pineapple juice with orange juice or apple juice in a pinch. Or you can use water and a tablespoon of pure maple syrup for sweetness.
~ Add less water for a thicker chipotle sauce that's perfect for dipping. Add more water for a thinner sauce that works best for drizzling.
Recipe yields about 1 cup. Serving size estimated at 2 tablespoons.
Recipe yields about 1 cup. Serving size estimated at 2 tablespoons.
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g