Vegan Chipotle Crema

Creamy, tangy, zesty, and with a good kick of heat, this vegan chipotle crema will add vibrance to a multitude of dishes! Drizzle it on a burrito bowl or tacos, spread it on a sandwich, or add it to a savory breakfast - you can’t go wrong!

Rather than sour cream, this recipe uses my oil-free vegan mayonnaise as a base which keeps it low fat and low calorie (only 85 calories in the whole recipe) without sacrificing the thick, creamy texture. The oil-free vegan mayonnaise (recipe here) takes less than 5 minutes to blend together, and then we simply stir in a few extra ingredients to turn it into the chipotle crema, so you can have homemade, healthy chipotle crema in less than 10 minutes.

A few notes…

• Feel free to start with 1 TBS of the chipotle peppers in adobo if you don’t like a lot of heat, then add more to your liking.

• If you can’t find crushed chipotle peppers, buy the whole chipotle peppers in adobo and either chop finely, or incorporate with an immersion blender. I find that the whole peppers tend to be spicier, so start with a small amount (maybe more of the liquid than the actual pepper) and taste as you go!

• The agave can be substituted with another liquid sweetener of your choice.

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THE RECIPE

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Vegan Chipotle Crema

Author: MADELINE APPEL

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oil-free vegan mayonnaise
• 3 TBS crushed chipotle peppers in adobo
• 1.5 TBS lime juice
• 1 tsp agave

Instructions

1. Stir all ingredients together; start with 1 TBS of crushed chipotle peppers, if you don't like things spicy, and add to your preference.
2. Serve right away or store in the refrigerator. If liquid separates from the mixture while in the fridge, simply stir to re-incorporate - it's not something to worry about.

Notes

• You can substitute the agave with another liquid sweetener of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

85

Fat (grams)

2.24 g