Vegan Avocado Lime Crema

Close up on a small bowl of vegan avocado crema with a wooden spoon to show the whipped consistency.

5 from 1 vote

This simple 4-ingredient vegan avocado crema is light, flavorful and so versatile. Perfect Mexican-style condiment to dress up tacos, enchiladas, buddha bowls and so much more. Dairy-free and naturally gluten-free.

Prep Time5

Soaking time20

Total Time25

Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: avocado, avocado cream, cream, dairy-free

Servings: servings

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

½ cup raw cashews soaked in boiling water for about 20 minutes
1 large avocado
2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 large lime)
2 small cloves of garlic
¾ tsp salt or to taste
¾-1 cup water or more to reach desired consistency

Instructions

Soak the cashews in boiling water for at least 15-20 minutes. Then drain well.
Add the soaked cashews, avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt and water to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Take a few breaks to scrape the walls of the blender and add a little more water as needed to help blending to your desired consistency.
Serve right away or chill for 20 minutes before serving. Goes great with tacos, enchiladas, burritos, buddha bowls, roasted veggies and so much more.

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Notes

This sauce is best when fresh as the color will darken over time. But, you can keep it in the fridge for 24-48 hours in an air-tight container if you have some extra. Try to cover the sauce with a plastic cling touching the surface of the sauce to limit contact with ambient air.
Feel free to add some cilantro, chipotle or chili spices and more lime juice if you want the sauce to be more flavorful.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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