Dairy-Free Southwest Chipotle Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this Dairy-Free Southwest Chipotle Sauce! A creamy, smoky, and zesty blend, this vegan-friendly recipe uses soaked raw cashews as a dairy-free base, paired with the bold flavors of chipotle peppers in adobo, fresh lime juice, garlic, and a perfect balance of smoked paprika and ground cumin. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for tacos, grain bowls, salads, or as a dip for veggies and chips. With its ultra-smooth texture and customizable spice level, this homemade sauce is a healthier alternative to store-bought dressings, packed with plant-based protein and robust flavors. Whip up a jar today and enjoy southwest-inspired perfection all week!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews to remove excess starch.
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.
Pour in 1/2 cup of water to start, then blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
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.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed for a balanced flavor.
Transfer the finished sauce to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1814 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1300 mg | 28% | |
*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.
