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Vegan Cilantro Lime Crema

An easy, completely dairy free version of genuine crema. Easy and tasty!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soaking time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 91 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cashews (raw)
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup cilantro (freshly chopped)
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp granulated garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (Approximately one medium, juiced)

Instructions
 

  • Soak the cashews in water to cover overnight, or at least 12 hours.
  • Drain the cashews and add them a blender.
  • Add all other ingredients, and blend until smooth.
  • Serve over food or with chips.

Notes

Based on a recipe from The Happy Planet Cookbook by Eva Fox (2021).
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Cilantro Lime Crema
Serving Size
 
2 Tbsp
Amount per Serving
Calories
91
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Sodium
 
148
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
115
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
36
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
8
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.