Description
This super creamy vegan avocado crema is the perfect complement to your favorite tacos, burrito bowls, salads and more! This recipe is as delicious as it is easy, with just 8 ingredients and 5 minutes of active cooking time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked 1-2 hours in room temp water
- 1 ripe, medium-sized avocado
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak cashews in room temperature water for 1-2 hours to soften for blending. If you're short on time, you can soak for 20-30 minutes in super hot water.
- Drain the cashews and add to a small blender or food processor with the water, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and spices.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides once or twice to make sure all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Notes
Use a small blender or food processor container: A large blender or food processor container will be too big for this quantity of ingredients, meaning it won't blend well. If that's your only option, we suggest doubling this recipe. You can always freeze and save the leftovers!
Cashew allergy? You can replace the 1/2 cup of cashews with 3.5 ounces of silken tofu. Your crema will still be creamy and delicious!
Storage: Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Freezing: You could try freezing this in an airtight container, where it will keep for 3-6 months. You can thaw by placing in the refrigerator overnight, and then re-blending or stirring. The texture and may be affected negatively by the freezing and reheating process.
Crema too thick? Add an extra 1-2 tbsp of water to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dips and Spreads
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 161.1 mg
- Fat: 11.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2.6 g
