Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe
A creamy blend of tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeños, and cashews, seasoned with cilantro and a touch of cayenne. Perfect for a creamy dip or a flavor-packed topping.
Ingredients
- 10 tomatillos medium size, 15-ounces worth, husks and stems removed and rinsed well (see Notes for more info on prepping tomatillos)
- 1 onion large size, quartered
- 1 ½ cups water or vegetable broth and omit the vegan bouillon cube
- 1 vegan bouillon cube
- 6 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 jalapeños chopped with stems removed. Remove seeds too if you want less heat
- ½ cup cashews raw cashews preferred (unroasted and unsalted)
- ¼ cup cilantro optional, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne optional
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt or to taste
- Squeeze of fresh lime optional, for serving, taste before adding, as tomatillos are already tangy
Instructions
- Combine tomatillos, onion, water, bouillon cube, garlic, jalapeños, and cashews in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, partially cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatillos are soft and completely pale green in color.
- Add the cooked mixture, salt, and optional cilantro and cayenne to a blender.
- Blend until creamy and smooth (see Notes).
- Taste and adjust with salt as needed.
Notes
- Tomatillo prep: Peel away the papery husk and rinse thoroughly under warm water to remove the sticky residue on the skin.
- Oil-free: Use an oil-free vegan bouillon cube or vegetable broth.
- Jalapeños: Choose ones without the white lines (threaded peppers are usually much hotter) this way you have more control over the heat. Also, you can remove seeds and membrane for milder heat.
- Cilantro: If you’re not a fan, you can leave it out.
- Blending technique: If using a blender with a removable vent cap, remove it before blending or leave it partially open to let steam escape. Start on low, then gradually increase to high. If your blender is fully sealed, let it cool a little bit before blending to avoid pressure buildup.
- Taste before serving: Salt levels vary so adjust right before you pour it out.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
