Vegan Sour Cream Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
373 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Vegan Sour Cream Recipe
Description
The Vegan Sour Cream is made by soaking cashews for a few hours to soften them before draining and blending with apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and optionally raw sugar. Water is added in small amounts during blending to achieve a creamy consistency similar to sour cream. Adjusting the quantity of lemon juice and salt allows control over tang and flavor balance. Adding nutritional yeast provides a cheese-like note for more depth.
This simple recipe offers a plant-based alternative suited for dressing, topping dishes, or adding creaminess without dairy. The cashew base provides richness while the acidic elements supply the characteristic sourness. It's important to use sufficient soaking time to ensure a smooth final texture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashews soaked
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or more
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar optional
Instructions
- Soak the cashews for a few hours. Drain and wash.
- Blend with the rest of the ingredients and a few tablespoons of water until creamy. Taste and adjust tang and salt. Add 1 tsp nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor profile. Add more lemon juice for tangier cream.
- I use my nutribullet to make this smaller quantity. If your blender cannot handle the small quantity, double the recipe and blend.
Notes
- Soak cashews for several hours before blending for a smooth texture.
- Add a few tablespoons of water during blending to reach desired creaminess.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to balance tanginess according to taste preferences.
- Incorporate nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor variation if desired.
- If your blender is small, double the recipe to blend efficiently.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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