Vegan Chipotle Southwest Sauce
Indulge in the rich, smoky flavors of this Vegan Chipotle Southwest Sauce—a creamy, dairy-free condiment that’s perfect for elevating your favorite dishes. Crafted from wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, almond milk, and zesty lime juice, this sauce gains its bold personality from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, smoked paprika, and a blend of savory spices. Whether drizzled over tacos, used as a salad dressing, or served as a dip for roasted veggies, its velvety texture and spicy kick make it a versatile addition to your plant-based kitchen. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant sauce is not only easy to make but also stores beautifully, giving you a flavorful companion for up to a week. Perfect for vegan, gluten-free, and health-conscious food lovers, this recipe is a sure way to spice up your culinary repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
After 10 minutes, drain the cashews and add them to a high-speed blender.
Add unsweetened almond milk, chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and water to the blender.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more salt or a bit more lime juice for extra tang.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Serve the sauce as a dip, drizzle, or dressing. It pairs especially well with tacos, salads, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1542 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1248 mg | 27% | |
*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.
