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Tangy Vegan Sour Cream

Name: Tangy Vegan Sour Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Worldwide, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 10 1/2 ounces (300 g) silken tofu; 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp chives or herb of choice, fresh or dried

Craving a tangy, creamy, and delicious vegan sour cream? Look no further! Our super-quick and easy plant-based recipe is here to save the day. With just 6 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, you can whip up this homemade treat that's sure to satisfy your cravings.

Prep Time: 5 Mins | Total Time: 5 Mins

Servings: Adjustable

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This tangy and plant-based sour cream is going to be your next favourite. Perfect for spooning onto chili, nachos, baked potatoes… you name it. Made with only 5 ingredients. And ready to go in 5 minutes, too. Keep reading to learn all about it!

Why This Recipe Works

Super Duper Quick Recipe

I don’t think I’ve ever tried a recipe quicker than this one; it takes less than 5 minutes. And don’t worry. We’re not compromising on flavour.

So Delicious

As a former dairy eater, I was surprised, and of course very pleased, to find a vegan sour cream alternative that tastes this good. It’s rich, creamy, and tangy, exactly like regular sour cream.

Simply Perfect

My vegan sour cream recipe has everything a sauce should have. It is—

Super easy to whizz together
Quick recipe
Simple ingredients
Versatile

Can Be Paired with Everything

Nachos, baked potatoes, enchiladas, casseroles… the list goes on and on. Heads-up - This plant-based sour cream is addicting (in a healthy way!). You’ll find yourself making it time and time again 😉

Looks out for Particular Dietary Requirements

High-protein, low-fat, low-calorie, nut-free, oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free and 100% vegan. This sour cream recipe can meet all types of nutritional and dietary requirements.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

Spoiler: The list is very short, and chances are, you’ll find all the ingredients in your pantry.

Silken tofu - The base of the sour cream. It gives a creamy texture (and neutral flavour). Tip: Make sure to use silken tofu because it’s the softest type of tofu, perfect for this recipe.

Himalayan pink salt - For a subtle salty flavour.

Garlic and onion powder - To introduce a savoury depth. I like using powdered versions to ensure there are no garlic or onion lumps in the cream.

Apple cider vinegar - For that “sour” taste of sour cream. I used raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar in this recipe.

Chives (or herb of choice) - Adds a fresh, herbaceous flavour to complement the sour taste. Chives are a classic choice. But other herbs, such as dill or parsley, can also be used.

Recipe for Vegan Sour Cream

It’s unbelievably simple. Just toss all the ingredients (except the chives) into a blender. Mix until smooth, and then fold in the chives—or herbs of choice.

And, that’s it. Your plant-based sour cream is all ready 😋 🤍

Variations, Ideas & Notes

Substitutions

Flavour Variations

Texture Variations

Baked Potatoes and Tangy Vegan Sour Cream

Pro Tips For This Recipe

These paragraphs give the reader ideas about how to save time while actually making this recipe, for example by preparing in advance, part/pre-cooking, multi-tasking etc.

Also include ideas about batch cooking to save time later on, making extra for the freezer, benefits of the bulk cooking approach for meal planning and meal prep. to save time, money and calories etc.

Also include foodie recommendations for creating delicious dishes with this recipe, serving suggestions and internal links to our other recipes which combine well with this recipe.

Include ideas for alternative meals, thinking ahead for meals during the week, and how the practice of bulk cooking in advance works in our favour for dinner parties.

Use a high-speed blender (like Vitamix) for the best consistency.
If you’re not sure how tangy you want the sour cream to be, start with a smaller amount of vinegar and salt. You can then taste test and adjust accordingly.
When using the sour cream in a sweet recipe, add a bit of maple or agave syrup to the mixture before blending. It’ll match the flavour of whatever you’re making much better this way.
This plant-based sour cream will naturally thicken in the refrigerator. So, if you want a thinner consistency, you can whisk in some water, too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What vegan sour cream brands to buy?

I've tried Simple Truth, Kite Hill, Good Karma, and Follow Your Heart. But I’d suggest you make my homemade version if possible; it tastes so much better and is healthier, too!

Can you make vegan sour cream without a high-speed blender?

You sure can. But the texture won't be as smooth. It might be a bit grainy.

How long does sour cream last?

Vegan sour cream lasts for 4 to 5 days in the fridge. But it never goes that long for me. It all disappears in 2 to 3 days.

Does it taste like real sour cream?

Yes! It’s creamy, tangy, and smooth—just like the traditional version.

How to serve vegan sour cream?

As one of the most versatile sauces out there, vegan source cream can go with:

Quesadillas
Jacket potatoes
Jackfruit carnitas tacos
Mexican Rice
Sweet potato and black bean chilli
Salads
Tacos

You can even mix it with jalapeño hummus for a unique flavour or use it as a replacement for mozzarella on pizza!

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Final Words

This vegan sour cream recipe definitely beats all other sauces—especially those unhealthy store-bought condiments 💚

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