Description
A simple recipe for a smoky and slightly spicy dairy-free dressing using chipotle peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1–2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- Place the drained cashews, water, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- If the dressing is too thick, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt or chipotle for flavor preference.
- Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
- Soaking the cashews is necessary for a smooth texture. If you forget to soak them, cover them with boiling water for 15 minutes instead.
- This dressing thickens slightly when chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: dairy free, chipotle sauce, dressing, vegan, cashew cream, smoky, spicy