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Vegan Chipotle Sauce [Taco Salad Dressing]
This vegan chipotle sauce uses silken tofu as a creamy base combined with lime juice, chipotle pepper, garlic, and spices to create a smoky, slightly spicy dressing or sauce. Blended until smooth, it has a creamy texture suitable for taco salads or as a dip. The recipe allows flavor adjustments for spice and consistency, accommodating various taste preferences and serving needs.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
16
(about 2 cups)
Calories:
21 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Spanish
Ingredients
- 16 ounces silken tofu
- 2 lime
- 2 to 3 chili powder
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder or one large fresh garlic clove
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle pepper depending on how spicy you would like it to be
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend for one minute. Taste and adjust spices and salt levels. (Start with 1 teaspoon of spices and work your way up to achieve the desired levels).
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Notes
- Adjust the thickness by adding plant-based milk or water a tablespoon at a time for desired consistency.
- Start with minimal spices and add gradually to balance smoky and spicy flavors to your preference.
- Letting the sauce rest for 30 minutes or longer improves flavor blending and deepens taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
21kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
70mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
157IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 (about 2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 21
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 21kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 157IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.