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Cilantro Lime Crema (Made Vegan)

Course: sauces
Keyword: cashew crema, cilantro lime, crema, vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Cashews softened
  • 1/2 + 2 cup + tbsp Water
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Limes squeeze
  • 1.5 cups Cilantro
  • 1/2 Avocado
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Agave Syrup or substitute maple syrup

Instructions

  • Add cashews to a heat-safe bowl. Meanwhile, boil water using an electric kettle. Then, pour hot water over cashews to cover and set aside to allow cashews to soften for at least 10 minutes.
  • While cashews are softening, roughly chop cilantro and garlic.
  • Add cilantro, garlic, and half of an avocado into a high-speed blender. Squeeze in 2 limes, then add water, salt, pepper, olive oil, and agave syrup.
  • Once cashews have soaked for at least 10 minutes, rinse and drain before adding into the blender.
  • Blend on medium-high speed until ingredients are well-combined.

Notes

Bon Appétit!