Artificial Flavors Free Vegan Cashew Sour Cream
Creamy, tangy, and surprisingly close to the real thing, this cashew-based sour cream is the kind of condiment that earns a permanent spot in your fridge. The magic comes from just five clean ingredients — raw cashews, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, water, and salt — with zero synthetic additives or mystery flavorings hiding in the mix. Soaking the cashews first is the key step that transforms them from crunchy nuts into something silky and blendable, so don't skip it. A high-speed blender does the heavy lifting, whipping everything into a thick, spoonable texture that genuinely mimics dairy sour cream. The apple cider vinegar and lemon juice team up to deliver that signature tang without any artificial flavor shortcuts. A quick chill in the fridge firms it up beautifully, making it ready to dollop onto tacos, baked potatoes, soups, or anything else that calls for a cool, creamy finish.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup water, plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with cold water by at least 2 inches. Soak for 2 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator, until the cashews are noticeably plump and soften when pressed.
- 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold running water.
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