Since making, Cashew Cream, Vegan Mayo, Vegan Cheese Sauce, I have meaning to share my simple sour cream recipe. It takes a little time but the result is amazing, I like the fact that all the ingredients are found in any supermarket and that it is oil-free. My hubby loves it on salads.
Vegan Sour Cream
If you are planning your Cinco De Mayo menu and looking for a sour cream substitute then this easy cashew sour cream is just for you. It is so addictive, I can eat it straight from a spoon.
Cashews are phenomenal, they give the creamy consistency when lemon juice is added to that of traditional sour cream.
You want to make sure you use cashews once you aren't allergic to nuts, the flavor is unbeatable. However, if you do have allergies then you might want to substitute with soaked sunflower seeds.
Fresh lemon juice is also the best for the tart taste, you can substitute lime instead.
Vegan Sour Cream Ingredients
- Cashew
- Water
- Lemon Juice
- Salt
How To Make Sour Cream?
To make vegan sour cream, first, soak your cashews if you are using a regular blender. I didn't because I have a high-speed blender and my sour cream came out smooth and creamy.
The quickest way to soften your cashews is to rinse your cashews and add them to a small saucepan. Add water to cover cashews, about 1 inch. Bring a saucepan to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to simmer cashews for 10 minutes. Drain cashews and rinse under cold water.
- Place soaked cashews, water, lemon juice and salt in a blender. Process until sour cream is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides.
How Long Does Sour Cream Last?
Store your sour cream in a container with a tight-fitting lid and keep chilled in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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Nutrition
- Energy:
- 66 kcal / 276 kJ
- Fat:
- 5 g
- Protein:
- 2 g
- Carbs:
- 4 g
Cooking Time
- Preparation:
- 10 min
- Ready in:
- 10 min
Ingredients
- 1 cups cashews, soaked
- 1/2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place soaked cashews, water, lemon juice and salt in a blender. Process until sour cream is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides.
- Store your sour cream in a container with a tight-fitting lid and keep chilled in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Are cashews in the vegan sour cream raw or roasted?
Raw is best.