This Vegan Cilantro Lime Crema is a delicious and creamy addition to your favorite Mexican dishes. It’s made with cashews for a thick and creamy texture and is spiced with cilantro, lime, and nutritional yeast for a flavorful kick. Perfect for topping your nachos, tacos, tostadas, burrito bowls and more.
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SIS: Simple Is Smart Tip:
If you don’t have time to soak the cashews overnight, blend them with 1/2 cup of water in a powerful blender like a Vita-mix or Blend-Tec. Then add the rest of the ingredients and blend them in.
Neuro Nutrition Nugget:
“We discovered that cilantro, which has been used as a traditional anticonvulsant medicine, activates a class of potassium channels in the brain to reduce seizure activity.” says Geoffrey Abbot, Ph.D., Professor of Physiology and Biophysics.
This is exciting news for cilantro lovers! Recent research has shown that cilantro, a popular herb used in many dishes, has the potential to be used as an anti-convulsant. The researchers found that a component of cilantro called dodecenal has the ability to bind to a specific part of the potassium channels, which in turn opens them and reduces cellular excitability.
This discovery may lead to the development of safer and more effective anticonvulsant drugs. The fact that cilantro could have medicinal properties is truly remarkable. For years, cilantro has been known for its culinary uses, but this new research takes it to a whole new level.
The ability of dodecenal to reduce cellular excitability is a significant discovery in the treatment of seizures and other neurological disorders. The fact that this discovery could lead to the development of more effective anticonvulsant drugs is exciting news for those who suffer from these conditions.
Ingredients for Vegan Cilantro Lime Creme:
Cashews: Use raw unsalted cashews
Nutritional Yeast: Nutritional yeast is an inactivated version of the yeast you use to make bread. It has an earthy, umami flavor to it.
Lime: Squeeze a fresh lime.
Cilantro: You will need two generous handfuls of Fresh Cilantro. Cut the stems off at the point where the leaves start. Use the rest of the stalk.
Water: Freshwater, either tap or bottled.
Siracha or Green Dragon Sauce: optional but adds a delicious zing to this sauce.
Step by Step Instructions for Vegan Cilantro Lime Creme:
- Cover the cashews with water and soak them overnight.
- Drain the water off of the cashews and add them to the blender jar of a Vitamix, Blendtec, or Ninja.
- Add all of the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Serve with your favorite Mexican foods like Quinoa Taco’s or Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos.
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Equipment
- Powerful blender link a Ninja, Blendtec, or Vitamix
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews
- ½ cup water
- 2 handfuls cilantro with the tender part of the stems
- 1 clove roasted garlic
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp seasalt
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp siracha or green dragon sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cover the cashews with water and soak overnight.
- Drain the water off of the cashews and add them to the blender jar of a Vitamix, Blendtec, or Ninja
- Add all of the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Serve with your favorite Mexican foods.
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