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The Perfect Vegan Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Creamy dairy-free buffalo sauce, with just a tiny hint of notch and a spark of the celestial flames of habanero pepper. This easy-to-make condiment made with simple ingredients transforms any vegan snack into a flavor-packed delight, ready to store or serve in a snap.
Prep Time
3 mins
Soaking time
30 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 16 (yield: 2 cups)
Calories: 18 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup raw cashews
- 1 cup Original Frank's RedHot Sauce or other mild, acidy hot sauce of your preference
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ of a habanero pepper optional
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in water to soften them; this makes them creamier when blended. After soaking for at least 30 minutes, thoroughly drain and rinse the cashews.
- Place the drained cashews in a blender with the hot sauce, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic (or garlic powder), and onion powder. Add the habanero pepper if you're up for a bit more heat.
- Blend the mixture for 90 seconds at high speed until it is completely smooth, ensuring there are no chunks for a uniform texture.
- Use your homemade buffalo sauce immediately to make tofu wings, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
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Notes
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- Select fresh, high-quality cashews for optimal flavor and texture. Avoid stale or rancid nuts, which will ruin your dipping sauce.
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- Use a high-speed blender for a smooth, bit-free texture. If your blender struggles, blend longer or in smaller batches for uniform smoothness.
- 🔥 Control The Spice Level
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- Begin with less habanero to manage the sauce's spiciness. It's easier to increase heat than to dial it back once mixed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
397mg
(17%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16(yield: 2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.