It might be vegan, but this sauce makes a tasty topping for Chipotle Chicken Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Barbacoa, and Carnitas. This sauce can be used to drizzle over roasted or grilled vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini, or eggplant. It can be used as a topping for nachos or as an appetizer dip for tortilla chips, or fresh veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or jicama. I love sauces like this one served on top of a Mexican Shrimp Rice Bowl, Vegetarian Fajita Bowl, or any type of taco bowls. It's a great way to add richness to vegetarian or vegan tacos like these Roasted Veggie Tacos or Sweet Potato Tacos. The cashews themselves don't have a lot of flavor, but the flavors of the cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and lime shine in this sauce.Īs a result, this sauce is perfect served with Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes like tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. 1 Jalapeno Pepper (seeds removed for less heat)Īs mentioned, this is a great all-around sauce that can be used in any variety of ways.The result is a thick and rich concoction that can be drizzled onto any of your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes, or used as a dip for tortilla chips or any crunchy veggies. Heat over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until it's warm and has reached the desired consistency. Transfer the mixture to a small skillet or a sauce pan. Blend them together until they are very smooth. This version has a Mexican twist and is flavored with the addition of cilantro, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and lime juice. Place the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and spices in a food processor. The great thing about cashew sauce is that the flavor can be adjusted by adding any number of other ingredients. The key to creating a cashew sauce is to soak raw, unsalted cashews in water for a few hours, drain them, and then puree them with some water and salt. Cashews are naturally creamy and provide a 'creamy' base for a sauce, without the use of dairy. This Cashew Cilantro Sauce is great, because it's made with only a few simple and healthy ingredients.Ĭashew sauce is similar in appearance and texture to creamy sauces that are traditionally made with dairy or heavy cream. Sauces are an easy way to add great flavor to almost any dish. In general, I'm a huge fan of sauces and adding sauce to whatever it is I'm eating. How Long Does This Sauce Last In The Fridge?.It lasts for a few days in the refrigerator and is great to have on hand when you're looking to add a healthy flavor boost to any dish! Jump to:
There's really no 'wrong' way to enjoy a sauce like this one. It's great when you want to add a lot of fresh flavor to a dish, without overloading it with a lot of heavy ingredients. The 'creaminess' of the sauce comes from cashews that are soaked in water and then pureed in a food processor with garlic, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro. It serves as a topping for tacos, an appetizer dip, or a spread for sandwiches or burgers.Īnother great thing about this sauce is that it's dairy free, gluten free, and vegan. It’s what we call a win-win situation.I love recipes that serve double duty when it comes to how they can be utilized. The “cheesy” flavor primarily comes from nutritional yeast, which also adds a hefty serving of B vitamins and a gorgeous golden hue. Plus, it’s oil-free for those of you avoiding oil, yet it remains ridiculously creamy thanks to the soaked cashews. My version is easy, requiring just 7 ingredients and a little over 1 hour to make. However, after a trip to one of my favorite Portland eateries – Prasad – my friend Jeanette ordered their roasted jalapeño queso and insisted I try it. Things haven’t been the same since. I’ve made vegan queso before, both from eggplant and from a semi-classic “roux” of garlic, oil, starch, and almond milk. Our version is not traditional, but is inspired by the creaminess and heat of chile con queso. You can learn more about the history and differences here. While queso fundido is typically made with soft white cheeses, chile con queso is usually made with more processed American cheeses. Though you may find chile con queso at some Mexican restaurants in the US, it’s much different than the authentic Mexican queso (called queso fundido) that likely inspired it. It’s believed to have originated in Texas in the early 1900s ( source). Queso, also called chile con queso, is a melty, cheesy dip that’s typically served alongside tortilla chips.
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