Vegan Southwest Chipotle Sauce
Creamy, smoky, and bursting with bold flavors, this Vegan Southwest Chipotle Sauce is the ultimate plant-based condiment to elevate your favorite dishes. Made from a base of soaked raw cashews and infused with the heat of chipotle peppers in adobo, this dairy-free sauce balances its spicy kick with zesty lime juice, a hint of maple syrup, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin. Perfectly smooth and just the right consistency, it’s quick to whip up in under 10 minutes with a blender and can be easily customized for your preferred heat level or tanginess. Use it to drizzle over burrito bowls, tacos, roasted vegetables, or salads, or as a vibrant dip for chips and veggies. This versatile and easy-to-make recipe is a must-try for anyone craving the smoky-sweet taste of Southwest-inspired flavors—all in a vegan-friendly package!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened non-dairy milk (such as almond, oat, or soy)
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers can)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water (as needed to thin)
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Allow them to soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse.
Step 2
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, non-dairy milk, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, maple syrup, and salt.
Step 3
Blend the mixture on high until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 4
If the sauce is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending in between, until your desired consistency is achieved.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Add more lime juice for tanginess, adobo sauce for additional heat, or salt to enhance the flavors.
Step 6
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Use the sauce as a topping, dip, or spread. It pairs wonderfully with tacos, burrito bowls, roasted veggies, or even as a salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (350.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 720.8 |
| Total Fat 52.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1728.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.0g | |
| Protein 23.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 50IU | 0% |
| Calcium 231.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1069.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories