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    Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce

    July 27, 2017 By Rene 24 Comments

    The perfect addition to tacos, nachos or enchiladas - this Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and heat.

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    The perfect addition to tacos, nachos or enchiladas - this Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and heat | ThisSavoryVegan.com

    If you have been following TSV for a while, then this Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce is nothing new to you.

    I used it in my Black Bean Green Chili Enchiladas and my Quinoa Stuffed Peppers.

    I had such a great response about the sauce itself, that I felt it was necessary to give it some spotlight on its own.

    How to make Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce

    What makes this sauce great is its simplicity, versatility and most importantly, the amazing flavor combo.

    AND it doesn't require soaking cashews - I don't know about you, but getting a break from cashew-based sauces is always nice.

    Instead, the creamy base of this recipe comes from vegan cream cheese.

    My favorite brands of vegan cream cheese is from Trader Joe's or Kite Hill.

    The perfect addition to tacos, nachos or enchiladas - this Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and heat | ThisSavoryVegan.com

    This sauce does pack a bunch, so if you want to tone down the spice a bit, I would remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeño.

    I personally LOVE spice, so I like to keep the jalapeño intact.

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Loaded Vegan Nachos
    • Vegan Breakfast Nachos
    • Potato Soyrizo Skillet Nachos with Chipotle Cilantro Sauce
    • White Bean Dip with Herbs
    • Black Bean Potato Vegan Enchiladas
    The perfect addition to tacos, nachos or enchiladas - this Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and heat | ThisSavoryVegan.com
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    5 from 9 votes

    Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce

    The perfect addition to tacos, nachos or enchiladas - this Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and heat.
    Course sauce
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword cream sauce, jalapeno, sauce
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 818kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ red onion roughly chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
    • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 jalapeño roughly chopped
    • 8 oz vegan cream cheese
    • ½ bunch cilantro
    • ¼-1/2 cup water

    Instructions

    • Place a pan on the stove over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Sauté until onions begins to soften (approx. 5-7 minutes), stirring regularly. 
    • Add jalapeño and cream cheese to the pan and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until cream cheese is softened and everything is combined. 
    • Place the contents of the pan in a blender with cilantro and ¼ cup of water. Pulse until combined. Add additional water if needed and taste to adjust seasoning. 
    • Place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge until ready to use. Will last 5-7 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 2053mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 9g | Iron: 5mg

    If you make this recipe be sure to snap a photo + post it + and tag #thissavoryvegan and @thissavoryvegan!

    The perfect addition to tacos, nachos or enchiladas - this Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and heat | ThisSavoryVegan.com
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anahi

      March 25, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      A must have staple in my fridge. Even my kid loves it and he hates anything with any sort of chiles. So good!

      Reply
      • Rene

        April 13, 2021 at 8:32 am

        ❤️️❤️️❤️️

        Reply
    2. Kay

      March 20, 2021 at 4:19 am

      Have you ever made a yummy vegan jalapeno sauce without store bought cream cheese? I live in a country where we don't have those kinds of alternative vegan products. However the recipe for green enchiladas with jalapeno sauce sounds wonderful and I have all the other ingredients. Just wondering if there was a way to make a jalapeno sauce that is almost as good?

      Reply
      • Rene

        March 21, 2021 at 9:59 am

        Try out this one: https://www.thissavoryvegan.com/3-vegan-dipping-sauces/ And if you don't have vegan mayo, you can add more oil. Just whip it a little longer in the blender so that the oil thickens 🎉

        Reply
        • Kay

          March 25, 2021 at 10:08 pm

          Thank you! There is no store bought vegan mayo where I live. But I can make it.

          Reply
          • Sophie

            October 20, 2022 at 6:19 pm

            Thanks for sharing this recipe. I don’t normally cook with jalapeños so I was wondering if I need to scoop out the seeds? I’m guessing it would be too spicy if I kept them in?

            Reply
            • Rene

              October 26, 2022 at 2:13 pm

              It is totally up to you - if you are sensitive to spice I would remove the seeds!

    3. Mare Dougherty

      January 25, 2021 at 5:54 am

      Do you have nutrition/serving info for sauce

      Reply
    4. Cira Millman

      February 14, 2019 at 5:28 am

      I made this last night for my dinner and yowza! It was delicious!. I love garbanzo beans to begin with so it was a no brainer I would love it. Thanks so much for your recipes. I will be 2 yrs a vegan in July and it has been a culinary adventure.

      Reply
    5. Leigh

      February 12, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Could I substitute the vegan cream cheese with silken tofu and just blend it with the ingredients instead of heating it up?

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 13, 2019 at 8:39 am

        I don't think it will have exactly the same taste, but it will have a similar texture. You might want to add some acidity - lime juice, apple cider vinegar, etc. to get that same tangy taste that cream cheese has. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
        • Leigh Grover

          February 13, 2019 at 11:12 am

          Thanks, will do!

          Reply
    6. Fuchi Girl

      September 28, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and it's delicious!

      Reply
      • Rene

        September 29, 2018 at 8:59 am

        Yay - so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    7. Sam

      June 26, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      Made this sauce with the enchilada Casserole last night - WOW. Everyone who had a bite is already ready for me to make more!! Such a delicious hit!

      Reply
      • Rene

        July 03, 2018 at 2:09 am

        Yay - so glad everyone liked it!

        Reply
    8. Kaytee Louise

      June 15, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      WOW. I just made this to go with some grilled avo tacos and it was an absolute showstopper!

      Reply
    9. Haley

      June 14, 2018 at 11:30 am

      Any chance this freezes well?

      Reply
    10. Julie

      May 21, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      I made this sauce to go with the vegan enchilada dish. The sauce tastes amazing!! I love how it has a little kick to it.

      Reply
    11. Julie Herring

      May 21, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      I made this sauce to go with the vegan enchilada dish. The sauce tastes amazing!! I love how it has a little kick to it.

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 22, 2018 at 7:31 am

        Yay - so glad you liked it. It is one of my faves!

        Reply
    12. Leah

      March 28, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      This sauce is great! How long will it keep in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Rene

        March 29, 2018 at 10:05 am

        It should last 5-7 days in the fridge - so long as your cream cheese's expiration date isn't sooner than that 🙂

        Reply

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