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Vegan Habanero Cream Sauce

Servings: 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
This Vegan Habanero Cream Sauce is the perfect spicy topper for salads, tacos, burritos and bowls. This sauce is nut-free and seasoned to perfection.
5 from 3 ratings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 red onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1-2 habaneros to taste
  • 8 oz vegan cream cheese
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1/4-1/2 cup water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Place a pan on the stove over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until onions begins to soften (approx. 5-7 minutes), stirring regularly. 
  • Add 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 and 1 habanero 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. 

Notes

*When you taste the sauce, this is when you will decide if you want to add an additional habanero and/or more salt & pepper. If you add anything to the blender, pulse again until combined. 
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