Vegan Southwest Chipotle Sauce
Indulge in the smoky, tangy, and creamy perfection of this Vegan Southwest Chipotle Sauce, a versatile and flavor-packed addition to your plant-based kitchen. Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, chipotle peppers in adobo, and fresh lime juice, this dairy-free sauce boasts a silky texture and bold, zesty heat. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect as a dip, drizzle, or dressing for tacos, burrito bowls, roasted veggies, or salads. Sweetened naturally with a hint of maple syrup and spiced with smoky paprika and cumin, this sauce delivers a delightful balance of heat, tang, and sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking to elevate your meals, this creamy southwest chipotle sauce is a must-try recipe that’s both vegan and gluten-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened non-dairy milk (such as almond, oat, or soy)
- 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers can)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water (as needed to thin)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Allow them to soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, non-dairy milk, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, maple syrup, and salt.
Blend the mixture on high until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
If the sauce is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending in between, until your desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning. Add more lime juice for tanginess, adobo sauce for additional heat, or salt to enhance the flavors.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Use the sauce as a topping, dip, or spread. It pairs wonderfully with tacos, burrito bowls, roasted veggies, or even as a salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1728 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.4 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*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.
