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Cilantro Lime Sauce (dairy free)

This simple and healthy cilantro lime sauce is for tacos, enchiladas, salads, or even grilled meats and seafood. Mildly spicy, with notes of cilantro and tangy lime, it's the perfect complement to any Mexican inspired dish!

Course Condiment
Cuisine American, Mexican
Diet DiabeticDiet, GlutenFreeDiet, LowCalorieDiet, LowFatDiet, LowLactoseDiet, LowSaltDiet, VeganDiet, VegetarianDiet
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 14
Calories 25 kcal
Author Laura Yautz

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw, unsalted Cashews
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro (stems and all)
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
  • Pinch of salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine cashews and water, and allow to soak for at least an hour, or up to overnight.
  2. Add the soaked cashews with the soaking water, and all other ingredients to a blender.
  3. Blend on high until completely smooth.
  4. Taste and adjust salt, if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Lime Sauce (dairy free)
Amount Per Serving (2 Tbsp)
Calories 25 Calories from Fat 16
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 1.8mg0%
Potassium 42.6mg1%
Carbohydrates 1.9g1%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 0.8g2%
Vitamin A 4.5IU0%
Vitamin C 3.4mg4%
Calcium 3.8mg0%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.