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Cilantro Lime Sauce

This easy cilantro lime sauce is perfect on tacos, burritos, or any piece of meat. It's fresh, spicy, acidic, and creamy, but 100% vegan!
Prep Time5 minutes
Soaking Time:6 hours
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cilantro lime crema, cilantro lime sauce, cilantro sauce recipe, vegan sauce
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cashews (soaked for 6 hours)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

Notes

  • To speed up the recipe, soak the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes.
  • For extra flavor, use the cilantro stems as well as the leaves.
  • Store the cilantro lime sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg