Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

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

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews

filtered water 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

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Side Dish

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 199.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.3g 11%

Carbohydrates: 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 15.9g 25%

Saturated Fat: 3.1g 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 91.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 24.6mcg 6%

Calcium: 22.1mg 2%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 91.9mg 33%

Potassium: 210.5mg 6%

Sodium: 450.9mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 143.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.