Creamy and delicious dairy free version of poblano cream sauce.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time15mins
Soak cashews2hrs
Total Time25mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
1c.Organic raw cashews
114 oz. canFull fat coconut milk
2tbsp.Nutritional yeast
3Poblano peppers
1Onion (small)
2tbsp.Avocado oil or ghee
2ClovesGarlicminced
½ to 1tsp.Salt
¼tsp.Black pepper
Instructions
Soak cashews for 2–3 hours. You can get away without soaking them, but I think it makes sauce smoother and creamier. Optional: Char whole peppers over open flame on stove. Place the peppers right on the burner grates over medium flame and turn with tongs until lightly blistered on all sides. If you don’t have a gas stove, place under the broiler for a few minutes until the peppers blister and get a little charred. Turn to char all sides. This step is optional but adds a nice roasted flavor. Allow the peppers to cool for a few minutes. Rough chop the peppers and onion. Melt avocado oil or ghee in sauce pan and add the peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes or so, or until onions are translucent.Drain the cashews and place in blender with coconut milk. Blend for a minute until thoroughly blended. Add the pepper mixture and nutritional yeast. Blend until very smooth and creamy.Add salt and pepper to taste. Return to sauce pan, and simmer over low flame for 10–20 minutes to allow flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken slightly to your desired thickness. If your sauce is thicker than you like, add additional coconut milk, water, or brothUse your poblano cream sauce in place of traditional enchilada sauce, or as a topping to any Mexican dish! It’s great on nachos and tacos too! If you prefer a lower carb option, use cauliflower rice instead of the tortillas.
Notes
Equipment Recommendation: In order to blend cashew into a creamy sauce, I highly recommend a high-powered blender like a Vitamix, Nutri Ninja, or Blendtec. I have a Blendtec and it worked great for making this sauce super smooth. I love my Blendtec and highly recommend. I haven’t tried the Vitamix or NutriNinja, so I can’t comment on their performance, but they both have excellent reputations. A regular blender or food processor will probably work for this recipe, but the sauce may not be quite as smooth.