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Vegan Sour Cream

Vegan Sour Cream

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Vegan Sour Cream is a delightful, creamy alternative to traditional sour cream, perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes or serving as a dip. This plant-based recipe combines wholesome ingredients to create a tangy and versatile condiment that everyone will love. With a rich texture from soaked cashews and the perfect balance of acidity from lemon juice and vinegar, this vegan sour cream is not only gluten-free but also dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. It’s quick to prepare and can be customized to your taste, making it an excellent addition to salads, tacos, baked potatoes, or used as a dip with fresh vegetables.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings (2 tablespoons each) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cup soaked cashews
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/22/3 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Soak cashews for at least 3 hours or boil for 10-15 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse.
  2. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, dairy-free yogurt, water (start with 1/4 cup), vinegar, lemon juice, and sea salt.
  3. Blend until smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired by adding more vinegar or lemon juice if you want more tanginess.
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to six days.
  • Author: Marjorie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Plant-based

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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