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Cashew Sour Cream

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

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Heart Friendly , Keto Friendly , Low Calorie , Low Sodium , Mediterranean , Nutritarian , Raw Foods , Vegan , Vegetarian

Allergens: Nuts

Yield:

240 ml (8 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 30 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Yield:

480 ml (16 servings)

Total Time:

10 Minutes 30 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 125 g (1 cup) cashews, raw or roasted
  • 80 ml (⅓ cup) water
  • (½ ) lemon, peeled
  • (1 ) garlic clove, peeled
  • 10 g (½ ) 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

  • 250 g (2 cups) cashews, raw or roasted
  • 160 ml (⅔ cup) water
  • (1 ) lemon, peeled
  • (2 ) garlic cloves
  • 20 g (1 small) 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.