Cashew Sour Cream

Use this vegan alternative to sour cream to top off your favorite meals, from tacos, to soups, and more!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125 g) cashews, raw or roasted
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) water
  • ½ lemon, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • ½ (10 g) shallot, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

  • Try doubling the amount of water in this recipe to create a tangy sour cream sauce, a great condiment for vegetable tacos or as a garnish for soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) cashews, raw or roasted
  • ⅔ cup (160 ml) water
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small (20 g) shallot, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

  • Try doubling the amount of water in this recipe to create a tangy sour cream sauce, a great condiment for vegetable tacos or as a garnish for soup.