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.
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
Lime Cashew Crema
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: sauces
- Method: blender
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This lime cashew crema is easy to whip up in just a few minutes and pairs perfectly with our Spicy Tempeh Tacos.
Ingredients
- 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
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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
Katie Koteen
Hey Chris, So glad you liked it!
Chris David
I loved this recipe so much . It's really awesome