Heart-Healthy Vegan Sour Cream
Elevate your plant-based pantry with this creamy and tangy Heart-Healthy Vegan Sour Cream, a dairy-free alternative that's packed with natural flavors and nourishing ingredients. Made from velvety raw cashews, tangy lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Perfectly seasoned with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and sea salt, this versatile topping is ideal for salads, tacos, baked potatoes, or dips. Customizable to your preferred consistency with optional non-dairy milk, this vegan sour cream is a wholesome, gluten-free, and cholesterol-free staple that keeps well for up to five days. It's a game-changer for anyone seeking vegan, heart-healthy, and allergen-friendly options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened non-dairy milk (optional for adjusting consistency)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a medium-sized bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for best results. If short on time, boiling the cashews for 10 minutes will also work.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly, then transfer them to a blender or food processor.
Add water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and sea salt to the blender.
Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated evenly. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on the blender’s strength.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice or salt if desired, to suit your taste preferences.
If the sour cream is too thick for your liking, add 1-2 tablespoons of unsweetened non-dairy milk and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the sour cream to a container with a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a topping or ingredient in your favorite dishes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.6 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1313 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 802 mg | 17% | |
*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.
