Creamy Vegan Chipotle Sauce Recipe
This creamy vegan chipotle sauce is a smooth, smoky, and tangy condiment made from soaked cashews blended with chipotle chili powder, paprika, lime juice, and a pinch of sea salt. Perfect for adding a burst of flavor to tacos, sandwiches, salads, or as a dip, this sauce is easy to prepare and entirely plant-based.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes (including soaking time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (excluding overnight soak)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Cashew Base
- ½ cup cashews (soaked for 3 hours or more)
Seasonings and Liquids
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 45 millilitres lime juice (approximately juice of 1 lime)
- ⅓ cup water
- Pinch sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Soak Cashews: Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with water. For best results, soak them in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight to soften thoroughly.
- Alternative Soaking Method: If short on time, pour boiling water over the cashews and soak for 30 minutes to help soften them quickly.
- Strain Cashews: After soaking, drain the cashews carefully using a fine mesh strainer to remove the soaking water.
- Prepare for Blending: Transfer the strained cashews to a high-powered blender to ensure a creamy, smooth texture.
- Add Flavors: Add the chipotle chili powder, paprika, sea salt, lime juice, and water to the blender with the cashews.
- Blend Until Creamy: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to combine all ingredients evenly.
Notes
- Soaking cashews overnight yields the creamiest texture.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add more water gradually while blending.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle powder to control the spice level to your preference.
- Use this sauce as a dip, sandwich spread, or drizzle over grilled vegetables and salads.
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