Dairy-Free Chipotle Southwest Sauce
Elevate your meals with this bold and creamy Dairy-Free Chipotle Southwest Sauce—an irresistible twist on classic southwest flavors made completely vegan. Featuring smoky chipotle peppers in tangy adobo sauce, zesty lime juice, and the subtle sweetness of maple syrup, this sauce delivers a perfect blend of heat, tang, and spice. Vegan mayonnaise ensures a smooth and luscious texture without any dairy, while a hint of smoked paprika and cumin adds earthy depth. Ideal as a dip, drizzle, or dressing, this quick 10-minute recipe is both allergen-friendly and packed with flavor. Refrigerate for optimal melding, and let this versatile sauce transform tacos, burgers, salads, and more into sensational dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegan mayonnaise
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Place the vegan mayonnaise in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the chipotle peppers and add them to the bowl along with some of the adobo sauce they come in.
Add the fresh lime juice, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Use a whisk or a fork to blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Slowly add the unsweetened almond milk to the mixture, stirring continuously. Adjust the amount to achieve the desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings, if necessary, to match your preferred level of spiciness and flavor.
Transfer the sauce to a sealable container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together more pronouncedly.
Use the sauce as a dressing, dip, or topping, and enjoy your Dairy-Free Chipotle Southwest creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 54 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2582 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 271 mg | 6% | |
*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.
