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Lime Cashew Crema

Apr 22, 2022 · by Katie Koteen · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments · Modified: Apr 27, 2022

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There's nothing like a creamy sauce to add a little extra something to any weeknight dinner. Kate's Lime Cashew Cream is quick and easy to make — we're talking 5 minutes or less! Perfect for a lazy taco Tuesday kinda night.

Just gather up four simple ingredients — cashews, limes, water and salt — toss them in the blender and that's it! Your lime cashew crema is ready to be served.

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Pair with your favorite taco, enchilada, or burrito. Also works well as a simple dip for veggies or a dollop on top of your favorite chili. Here are a few recipes that work well with the Lime Cashew Crema:

  • Spicy Tempeh Tacos
  • The Best Vegan Chili
  • Vegan Mexican Lasagna
  • Drunken Pinto Beans over Creamy Polenta
  • Chipotle Sweet Potato Tostadas

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Lime Cashew Crema

  • Author: Katie Koteen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: sauces
  • Method: blender
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This lime cashew crema is easy to whip up in just a few minutes and pairs perfectly with our Spicy Tempeh Tacos.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • ¼ cup filtered water, plus more to thin
  • Juice of 2 limes and the zest from 1 lime
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. To make the lime cashew crema, combine all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend for 1 to 2 minutes, until extremely smooth. Add a touch more water to thin as necessary and adjust the lime juice and salt to taste.


Keywords: easy taco sauce

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  1. Katie Koteen

    June 01, 2022 at 8:47 am

    Hey Chris, So glad you liked it!

  2. Chris David

    June 01, 2022 at 12:37 am

    I loved this recipe so much . It's really awesome

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