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

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.

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Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
The perfect addition to tacos, nachos or enchiladas – this Vegan Jalapeño Cream Sauce is packed full of flavor and heat.
5 from 9 ratings

Ingredients

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 1/4 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.
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
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: sauce
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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