The Most Delicious Vegan Plant-Based Sour Cream

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The Most Delicious Vegan Plant-Based Sour Cream

Since going Vegan and Plant Based over a year ago, I have been looking for a sour cream recipe that we could make at home that was easy and one that my family would like.

We are huge Taco Tuesday fans in our house and we have many dishes that pair great with sour cream.

One of the things I love about having a recipe blog is that we are always looking for new ways to make our favorite foods from scratch. Especially dressings, dips, and sauces.

Since our family is also oil-free we try and avoid the dressings, dips, and sauces in the stores; they are usually full of oil or have other added ingredients that are unnecessary in a plant based or vegan diet.

This recipe is made using just a few ingredients you can easily find in the grocery store

Raw cashews

Lemon

Apple Cider Vinegar

Sea Salt

Water

Instructions:

Add the raw cashews to warm water and let sit about 10 minutes, drain, and rinse.

Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Adjust ingredients to taste.

This plant-based sour cream is oil-free, dairy-free, and can be made in under 10 minutes.

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We have used it on our Homemade Tortilla Bean Soup, nachos, and on our newest recipe coming soon, our Fiesta Potatoes.

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Enjoy it with our Fully-Loaded Plant-based Nachos
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or on top our Tortilla Bean Soup

Plant-based Sour Cream

Plant-based Sour Cream

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

This Plant-based sour cream is dairy-free, oil-free, and made using raw cashews.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½  cups raw cashews  
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (from the mother)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 tsp Himalayan or sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a high-speed blender or food processor add all the
    ingredients and mix together until smooth 
    Add additional ingredient to desired taste.  If you do not have a high-speed blender or food
    processor, you will want to soak your cashews before-hand.  In a small bowl add in cashews and hot water
    and let soak for about 10-15 minutes. 
  2. For added flavor, add your mixture to a plant-based yogurt
    and mix together until smooth.  You can
    use a plant-based yogurt like Kite-Hill’s Unsweetened Almond Yogurt and enjoy!

Notes

Store unused amount in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Enjoy!

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The Best Fully Loaded Vegan Plant Based Nachos

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The Best Vegan Plant Based Mexican Street Corn

Outstanding Vegan Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito Bowl

The Most Excellent Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

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Stephanie Collazo, MS, CHC is the founder of Clean Food Mama, to help you get more plants into your diet. She shed 165 lbs by incorporating a whole foods plant-based diet and loves empowering other women to create healthy habits for themselves and their families.