Description
A creamy, tangy cilantro lime cashew crema that’s dairy-free and perfect for drizzling over tacos, bowls, or salads.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3/4–1 cup water
- 2/3 cup cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/2–1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large clove garlic
Instructions
- Add the cashews to a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the cashews, then transfer to a high-speed blender.
- Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, garlic, and 3/4 cup of water.
- Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Add more water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice as desired.
- Transfer to a sealed jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For quicker prep, soak cashews in very hot water for 10-15 minutes if short on time.
- Add more water for a thinner, drizzle-friendly sauce.
- Great as a topping for tacos, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or salads.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
