Description
This easy, hearty vegan sour cream recipe Chive Green Swirl delivers all the rich flavor and smooth, creamy texture without any dairy. It’s a versatile, delicious topping perfect for family-friendly meals and healthy eating goals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150g) raw cashews, soaked
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice (or more apple cider vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup (5g) fresh chives, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup (120ml) water, plus more as needed
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) salt
Instructions
- Soak Cashews: Place 1 cup (150g) raw cashews in a heat-safe bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit for 15-30 minutes until softened. Drain well.
- Blend Base Ingredients: Combine soaked cashews, 0.5 cup (120ml) water, 2 Tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice, 1 Tbsp (15ml) nutritional yeast, and 0.5 tsp (2.5g) salt in a high-speed blender. Blend for 3-5 minutes until super smooth and creamy, adding more water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed, to reach a thick, pourable consistency.
- Prepare Chive Swirl: Finely chop 0.25 cup (5g) fresh chives until they are uniform in size.
- Combine and Swirl: Gently fold about three-quarters of the chopped chives into the creamy base with a spatula. Transfer to a serving bowl and swirl the remaining chives on top for that signature effect.
Notes
For a nut-free version, try soaked sunflower seeds or a firm silken tofu base. For higher protein, use silken tofu or add unflavored plant-based protein powder. For a garlic-herb swirl, add 1 clove of garlic and 1 tsp of dried dill or parsley to the blender. For a spicier kick, blend in 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper. To achieve a thicker dip consistency, use 0.25 cup less water in the blending step. Store extra batches in the fridge for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 28 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 70 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: vegan sour cream, chive, plant-based, dairy-free, easy, healthy, family-friendly, dip, sauce, cashew-based