Best 3 Vegan Cashew Sour Cream Recipes

Vegan cashew sour cream is a creamy, tangy, and versatile plant-based alternative to traditional sour cream. Made with a blend of cashews, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, this dairy-free condiment is a great addition to a variety of dishes, from savory soups and stews to sweet baked goods. Whether you're looking for a healthier option or simply trying to reduce your consumption of animal products, vegan cashew sour cream is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK TOFU AND CASHEW SOUR CREAM (VEGAN)

Quick Tofu and Cashew Sour Cream (Vegan) image

Sounds so yummy! This recipe is from Neva & Jim Brackett's 7 Secrets Cookbook to lose weight, lower cholesterol, and reverse diabetes. Update: I tried this today and was really pleased with the results! I used it with recipe #161324 by Tigerduck and I couldn't tell it wasn't real sour cream. Of course you can tell its not the real thing when eating it plain, but it's still nice. Best alternative when mixing it with other ingredients you would use sour cream with though. I'm sure I'll get the same terrific results when I use it in a black bean soup I plan to make tomorrow.

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories Soy/Tofu

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box morinu soft silken tofu (or 9 ounces regular tofu and 1/2 cup water)
1/2 cup raw cashew nuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped (may use dried chives)

Steps:

Place all ingredients in blender, except the chives. Blend for at least 1 minute until silky smooth.
Add the chives. (Blend briefly or green sour cream will result).
Serve (thickens more if chilled).

VEGAN CASHEW SOUR CREAM

Vegan Cashew Sour Cream image

This is a gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan sour cream substitute...and it's absolutely delicious! You can sub this in for sour cream in any recipe! Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.

Provided by Druhda

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted raw cashews
¼ cup water, or as needed
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

Place cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Soak until soft, at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
Drain and rinse cashews; place in the bowl of a food processor. Add apple cider vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until smooth and creamy, occasionally scraping down bowl sides with a spatula, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 1 g

VEGAN RAW TACOS WITH CASHEW "SOUR CREAM" AND WALNUT TACO "MEAT"

VEGAN RAW TACOS WITH CASHEW

Categories Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Low Carb Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Low Sodium Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Healthy Vegan Raw

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

Raw Salsa
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion or 4 green onion minced
1/4 cup shopped cilantro
1/2 clove garlic, minced
juice of 1/2 lime
1 tsp. raw honey
1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
pinch of sea salt
Cashew Sour Cream
1/2 cup raw cashews
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
5 Tbs. water
Walnut Taco "Meat"
2 cups raw walnuts
2 Tbsp. nama shoyu (raw unpasturized soy sauce)
1/4 tsp ground chipotle pepper
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Avocado

Steps:

Salsa Whisk the garlic, lime, honey, olive oil, and sea salt in to bottom of a bowl and set aside. Combine the chopped vegies with the dressing and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes. Cashew "Sour Cream" Put all the ingredients for the sour cream EXCEPT WATER in high speed blender or food processort and blend, adding water one tablesppon at a time untile the desired consistency is reached. Walnut Tacot "Meat" Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse just to mix. Don't over blend or you will end up with walnut butter. Use, collard, spinach, lettuce or kale as taco shell. Layer meat, salsa, sour cream.

Tips:

For a creamier sour cream, use raw cashews. If you only have roasted cashews on hand, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes before blending.
If you don't have lemon juice, you can use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar instead.
Add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs to taste.
Store the sour cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

This vegan cashew sour cream is a delicious and versatile dairy-free alternative that can be used in a variety of recipes. It's easy to make, requires just a few simple ingredients, and is a great way to add creaminess and tang to your favorite dishes. Whether you're using it as a topping for tacos or burritos, a dip for vegetables or chips, or a base for a creamy sauce, this cashew sour cream is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and dairy-free sour cream, give this recipe a try!