Does chipotle sauce usually have dairy?

Yes, chipotle sauce or chipotle crema is typically made with dairy ingredients such as sour cream, greek yogurt, and egg-based mayonnaise. The Bold & Creamy Taco Bell Sauce is also not vegan-friendly. It lists dried buttermilk in its ingredients, a derivative of dairy.

Can I make this vegan version nut-free?

We have not tested this vegan chipotle sauce recipe using a nut-free alternative, but if you'd like to give it a try, we'd recommend soaked raw sunflower seeds.

Where can I find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in grocery stores?

If you've never shopped for these peppers before, they can be tricky to find! Our advice would be to check the International or Mexican food aisle. It is also often stocked with other canned goods like canned black beans, tomatoes, and other chipotle chiles.

How else can I use up whole chipotle peppers?

Try making our Chipotle Cheddar Cheese Sauce . It's perfect for drizzling on Loaded Vegan Nachos and Breakfast Tater Tot Nachos . It's also the perfect homemade cheese to layer on this Vegan 7-Layer Dip .

Can I make this easy chipotle sauce in a food processor?

Unfortunately a high-speed blender is required for this creamy chipotle sauce recipe. A food processor isn't capable of making a smooth chipotle cream and will leave your sauce with a slight grittiness. If you don't own a blender like the Vitamix, a single cup blender such as a Nutribullet is the next best thing.

Easy Vegan Chipotle Sauce

Easy Vegan Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Author: Chris @ Sweet Simple Vegan
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Roughly 2 cups
Diet: Vegan

Description

Making this Vegan Chipotle Sauce is our favorite way to add a zesty kick to all of our favorite tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. It’s also the perfect dipping sauce and the best way to use up leftover chipotle peppers. All you need is 8 ingredients and a couple of minutes to make. Once you try it, we promise it will be your new go-to!

Ingredients

1 cup raw cashews, soaked
1 cup of water
1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (depending on how spicy you want it)
Juice from 1/2 lemon or lime (or about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and process until smooth and creamy.

Notes

To soak cashews you can cover them in boiling hot water for 15 minutes or soak them for 6-8 hours in room temperature water. Drain completely before using.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: Blender

Keywords: sauce, chipotle, crema, cashew, spicy, cream