Vegan Lime Crema (Perfect with Tacos)
Indulge in the flavors of this zingy vegan lime crema, where soaked cashews come together to create a creamy, tangy, and vibrant taco sauce that's both dairy-free and oil-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) raw cashews, soaked in water for a few hours or overnight (see notes)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 lime, half zest and all juice
- Handful fresh coriander (a.k.a. cilantro)
- ½ teaspoon vegan Dijon mustard (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Once the cashews have been soaked and drained, add these to a high-powered blender along with the water, garlic, lime zest and juice, coriander, Dijon mustard, and salt.
- Blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary. It may take a minute or two depending on your blender.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding any extra lime juice, lime zest, Dijon mustard, and salt. If you'd like a thinner sauce, add small amounts of water and blend until you have the desired consistency.
- Drizzle over tacos or any other dish you choose (Cajun shredded tofu tacos are a personal favourite). Store in the fridge in a jar or airtight container for up to a week.🌱 Ideas for using crema >📸 See recipe steps >📖 Table of contents >
Notes
Cashews: You'll want to use raw cashews for this recipe, i.e. not roasted, salted, or flavoured.
Soaking cashews: For the best results, it's important to soak the cashews for plenty of time until soft. Simply add to a bowl of water and leave at room temperature for a few hours or, if you're in a hurry, you can soak them in a bowl of kettle-boiled water for around 10 minutes.
Dijon mustard: This may not always be strictly vegan depending on the white wine used, however I've noticed that several brands in the UK label theirs as vegan.
Coriander: If you can't stand the taste of coriander (a.k.a. cilantro), simply leave it out.
Storage: You can store the cashew crema in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week or freezer for up to several months.
* The nutrition info below is for one serving, based on a total of 16 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Lime Crema (Perfect with Tacos)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 40mg2%
Potassium 63mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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