What does cashew cream sauce taste like?

Cashews have a mild nutty flavor. Because cashew cream sauce has acid from the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, it mimics the taste of sour cream with a slight sweetness. This spicy cream sauce also has heat and a smoky flavor on top of it, further counterbalanced by the sweetness of the dates.

Is cashew cream healthier than dairy based cream?

I'm a nutritionist, and I look to science when answering this question. When you compare the saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and the research about other compounds in these two types of cream, homemade cashew cream comes out on top as being a healthier choice than the dairy-based cream you get from the grocery store. Dairy-based sour cream has more than double the amount of saturated fat, approximately 20mg of dietary cholesterol (cashew-based has zero) per serving, and usually contains additives like carrageenan that may promote inflammation , and artificial preservatives like sodium phosphate commonly found in processed food that extend shelf life, but is not beneficial to human health. Furthermore, dairy naturally contains hormones explicitly designed for a calf and not humans. Studies show that ingesting these hormones is associated with a greater risk of prostate and breast cancers . Cashew cream typically contains cashews, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Cashews are a good or excellent source of magnesium, copper, manganese, and zinc. Eating cashews and other nuts (and seeds), high in mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, are associated with better health outcomes .

How do I store leftovers of cashew cream?

You can store leftover cashew cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freezing cashew cream is not recommended.

Spicy Chipotle Cream Sauce (VEGAN)

Description

This Spicy Chipotle Cream Sauce will light up your taste buds. With only 6 ingredients and only 10 minutes to prepare, this buddha bowl sauce will become a go-to favorite for your favorite black bean and rice bowl, salad, and tacos! The key ingredients include raw cashews, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, miso paste, date (or date syrup), and chipotle seasoning. #spicysauce #buddahbowlsauce #healthyveganrecipes #danielfastrecipes #glutenfree

Ingredients

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1/4 cup raw cashews
1 date, pitted (or 1 Tbsp Simple Homemade Date Syrup)
2 cups water to boil cashews and pitted date
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp miso paste
1/4 cup water (or more for a thinner consistency)
3/4 tsp chipotle powder

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Instructions

Put raw cashews and *pitted date into a small pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to soften. [*Note: If you're using Simple Homemade Date Syrup, add it directly to the mini blender.]

While cashews and date are simmering, grab your mini blender and add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, miso paste, 1/4 cup water, and chipotle powder to a mini blender.

Turn off the heat and carefully remove the date from the small pot and add it to the mini blender with other ingredients. Then drain and rinse cashews under cold water. Cashews should be soft and at room temperature or cool. Reducing the heat helps to keep from building up pressure in the mini blender.

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy, about 45 to 60 seconds. If necessary, add another 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to thin out the consistency, and blend for another 15 seconds.

This buddha bowl sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Freezing is not recommended.

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

Small pot
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Mini blender

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Sauces
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Southwestern