Vegan Avocado Crema Sauce
Vegan Avocado Crema Sauce, a simple plant-based take on avocado cream sauce using lime juice and cashews for a creamy consistency. Super easy and mega tasty!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 high powered blender or food processor
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup raw cashews
- ⅔ cup hot water
- 1 large ripe avocado about 1 cup
- ¼ cup lime juice from about 3 limes
- 2 single garlic cloves
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup olive oil plus more as need for consistency
- Optional: additional water or oil to thin sauce, as desired
Instructions
- Soak cashews: First, soak the cashews in hot water to hydrate them and make them soft before making the sauce. To do this, add the cashews to a small bowl and fill it with hot water until the cashews are covered. Then let sit at least 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.⅓ cup raw cashews, ⅔ cup hot water
- Blend crema ingredients: After the cashews have soaked, add them to a blender or food processor with the avocado, lime juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt. Then blend to combine until the ingredients are well mixed and the crema is soft and uniform.⅓ cup raw cashews, 1 large ripe avocado, ¼ cup lime juice, 2 single garlic cloves, 1 pinch salt and pepper, ½ cup olive oil
- Adjust crema consistency: Serve the thick crema as a dip or spread, or if you’d like a thinner crema sauce that you can drizzle then add a bit more water or oil until you reach the desired consistency.Optional: additional water or oil
Notes
- Make ahead: This crema sauce is best when fresh, but can be store for up to 3-4 days and used later. Freezing is not recommended.
- Leftovers and storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, drizzling a small amount of olive oil on top of the sauce to reduce browning from the avocado.
- Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is an estimate and does not include optional ingredients. This recipe uses only plant-based ingredients, which makes it suitable for vegan diets. It is also gluten free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg
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