Vegan Chipotle Southwest Sauce
Elevate your plant-based dishes with this creamy and smoky Vegan Chipotle Southwest Sauce, a bold and zesty condiment that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Made with a base of soaked raw cashews and blended to silky perfection with chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh lime juice, and a hint of nutritional yeast, this sauce is bursting with Southwest-inspired flavors. The addition of smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder gives it a rich, earthy depth, while unsweetened almond milk ensures a luscious, dairy-free texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate topping for tacos, grain bowls, salads, or as a flavorful dip for veggies. Vegan, gluten-free, and packed with natural ingredients, this sauce is a must-try for anyone looking to add a smoky kick to their meals!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
Step 2
After 10 minutes, drain the cashews and add them to a high-speed blender.
Step 3
Add unsweetened almond milk, chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and water to the blender.
Step 4
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more salt or a bit more lime juice for extra tang.
Step 6
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Step 7
Serve the sauce as a dip, drizzle, or dressing. It pairs especially well with tacos, salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (375.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 750.4 |
| Total Fat 52.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1541.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.7g | |
| Protein 30.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 43.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 301.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1247.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories