Cashew Crema
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
91 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cashew Crema
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Creamy, rich, and decadent, Cilantro-Lime Cashew Cream! Use this velvety non-dairy cream sauce over tacos, tossed into gluten-free pastas, or to marinate meats.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of cashews
- 1 cup boiling hot water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro packed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt or salt to taste
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
Instructions
For Hot Recipes:
- First, add one cup of unsalted, raw cashews to a high-speed blender like a Vitamix.
- Next, add one cup of boiling hot water.
- Set aside for 10 minutes. This step will help soften the cashews.
- When ready, add the spices, kosher salt, and cilantro to the blender.
- Blend on high until a thick and creamy green sauce forms.
For Cold Recipes:
- Soak the cashew in cold water overnight or for a minimum of five hours.
- When ready, add the cashews, spices, kosher salt, cilantro, zest, and juice of the lime to the blender.
- Blend on high until a thick and creamy green sauce forms. Enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
34IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
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