Dairy-Free Southwest Chipotle Sauce

Elevate your meals with this creamy, smoky, and completely dairy-free Southwest Chipotle Sauce! Made with soaked raw cashews, zesty lime juice, and smoky chipotle peppers in adobo, this versatile sauce is as bold in flavor as it is simple to prepare. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a smooth and velvety sauce bursting with rich paprika and cumin undertones, perfect for topping tacos, drizzling over grain bowls, or using as a dip for veggies. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking for a plant-based spin on classic chipotle flavors. Store it in the fridge for up to a week to add a fiery kick to all your favorite dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews (soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight)
• 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 cup Water (add more as needed for desired consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the soaked cashews to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Add the cashews, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic clove, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and sea salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.

Step 3

Pour in 1/2 cup of water to start, then blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 4

Check the consistency of the sauce. If it is too thick, gradually add more water, one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed for a balanced flavor.

Step 6

Transfer the finished sauce to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(371.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	877.0

Total Fat 65.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1814.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 29.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 113.2mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1300.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 25.0%