Sriracha Cashew Cream Sauce

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3

Delicious Sriracha Cashew Cream Sauce recipe for your meals

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup raw cashews , preferably soaked for 2-3 hours
	1/4 cup water ( plus 1-2 tablespoons as needed for thinning )
	1 garlic clove
	2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
	1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce ( plus more to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

10g

Sriracha Cashew Cream Sauce is a vegan sauce that is a perfect substitute for dairy-based cream sauces. The sauce is made with soaked cashews, water, garlic, nutritional yeast, and sriracha. Sriracha sauce adds an element of spicy flavor to the sauce, and the nutritional yeast helps to achieve a cheesy flavor. This sauce is perfect as a dip, a dressing, or a sauce to use with vegan recipes. It's a healthier option that adds spice and flavor to any meal without the dairy.

Instructions

1.	Soak cashews for 2-3 hours or in hot water for 15-20 minutes.
2.	Add soaked cashews, water, garlic, nutritional yeast, and sriracha to a high-speed blender or food processor.
3.	Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth, adding additional water 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency for the sauce is achieved.

PROS

Sriracha Cashew Cream Sauce is a vegan cream sauce that is healthy and packed with flavor.

This sauce is quick and easy to make, and it is a perfect substitute for dairy-based cream sauces.

The sauce can add spice to meals, and it’s a perfect match for vegan recipes.

CONS

Cashew nuts can cause allergic reactions for some individuals.

This creamy sauce can also be high in calories, depending on how much is consumed.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a vegan, dairy-free creamy sauce made with cashews.
The health benefits of cashews include being an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamins B and E.
Sriracha sauce helps to boost metabolism, improve digestion, reduces inflammation and cholesterol levels.