This poblano cream sauce recipe is super creamy, rich, with major roasted poblano pepper flavor. It’s super easy to make and only requires 5 main ingredients! Use this sauce for tacos, quesadillas, nachos, taquitos (flautas), and so much more!
[ux_image id=”2606″] [gap]What is Poblano Cream Sauce?
Poblano cream sauce is technically a poblano pepper-flavored sour cream-like sauce. It is rich in healthy fats, savory, and not spicy at all! It’s perfect for dipping flautas/taquitos, adding to tacos, soles, tostadas, and more!
This vegan poblano cream sauce is made with 5 main ingredients: poblano peppers, cashews, garlic, water, and lime juice. BUT in case you’re allergic to some of these or don’t have them, please check out my substitute options below!
[ux_image id=”2608″] [gap]Poblano Cream Sauce Ingredients and Tips:
- Poblano peppers: These are not found in all grocery stores but you can usually get them at Safeway, Raley’s, Whole Foods, Lucky, Costco, and of course, Mexican grocery stores.
- Cashews: They provide creaminess and healthy fats. A good substitute is silken tofu + 1 tbsp olive oil. You can also try using a greek-style, plain, vegan yogurt.
- Avocado: optional really, but pairs very well with poblano peppers!
- Garlic: I like to roast my garlic along with the poblano peppers but you can also add it raw.
- Water/vegetable broth: vegetable broth for more flavor!
- Spicy: I highly recommend adding 1-3 jalapeños or Serrano peppers to add a bit of heat. Roast them along with the poblano peppers to get that smoky flavor.
- Lime: optional but helps with flavor and keeping it fresh for longer!
How to Roast Poblano Peppers:
I have roasted peppers using various methods: oven, air-fryer, open flame, and griddle (stove-top). If you want more details, check out Nancy’s full guide on how to roast poblano peppers! She includes all methods I mentioned above.
Dishes that pair well with Poblano Cream Sauce:
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Poblano Cream Sauce
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This poblano cream sauce recipe is super creamy, rich, with a major roasted poblano pepper flavor. It’s super easy to make and only requires 5 main ingredients! Use this sauce for tacos, quesadillas, nachos, taquitos (flautas), and so much more!
Ingredients
- 2–3 roasted poblano peppers
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked
- 1 avocado, ripe (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup water or veg broth
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Soak cashews in hot water for 30 minutes or in room temp overnight.
- Roast poblano peppers in the oven, stove, or air fryer.
- If using the oven, broil for 15 minutes or until charred and skin bubbles. Stove: use a griddle and medium-high heat and roast for about 7 minutes on each side.
- Roast garlic if you’d like, or add raw.
- Place poblano peppers in a small plastic bag and close it tightly. This will allow it to cook further and the skins will be easier to peel off.
- Once peppers have cooled off, peel the skins off, cut them in half, and scoop the seeds out.
- Add peppers, soaked cashews, garlic, avocado, and salt to a blender. Blend until creamy and smooth!
- Enjoy with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or anything your heart desires.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Air Fryer, Baking, Stove
- Cuisine: Mexican