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Vegan Hemp Seed Sour Cream
This vegan hemp-seed sour cream recipe shows you how to make a dairy-free, creamy sauce using hemp seeds, lemon juice, garlic, and simple seasonings. You’ll learn how to soak and blend the hemp seeds to create a rich, tangy texture perfect for tacos, nachos, salads, or dips. Follow these steps to make a wholesome sour cream substitute that’s smooth, flavorful, and great for plant-based meals.
This recipe is fast and easy, as it requires no cooking and no time to sit. Delicious and tangy, this vegan sour cream recipe takes the versatile hemp seed superfood and delivers a creamy treat.
Growing up in a British household on a pretty small budget meant that we ate a LOT of potatoes. I still love a great baked potato (even though I know the sweet potatoes are the best choice!). And who can honestly say no to a potato covered in saturated-fat-galore sour cream? Well, it’s superfoods to the rescue, as this recipe will satisfy the creamy cravings but delivers it in a very healthy vessel.
Hemp Seed Sour Cream Ingredients:
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon rock salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
Hemp Seed Sour Cream Directions:
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
- Keep refrigerated. Will keep in fridge for up to 4 days.
- Makes about 1 cup.
Team this recipe up with our Easy Red Salsa as condiments for any Mexican entrée. Who knew sour cream and salsa could be superfood snacks?!
ENJOY.
What ingredients are in vegan hemp-seed sour cream?
Vegan hemp-seed sour cream is typically made with soaked hemp seeds, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water blended until smooth and creamy, with optional seasonings like apple cider vinegar or nutritional yeast.
How do you make hemp-seed sour cream dairy-free?
To make it dairy-free, soak raw hemp seeds to soften, then blend them with lemon juice, garlic, water, and salt until they reach a thick, tangy consistency similar to traditional sour cream.
What can I serve with vegan hemp-seed sour cream?
Vegan hemp-seed sour cream is great with tacos, baked potatoes, veggie bowls, nachos, salads, and as a dip for chips or fresh vegetables.
Can I substitute hemp-seed sour cream for regular sour cream?
Yes — vegan hemp-seed sour cream can be used in place of dairy sour cream in most recipes like tacos, dips, and baked potatoes, offering a creamy texture and tangy flavor without dairy.
How long does homemade hemp-seed sour cream last in the fridge?
Homemade hemp-seed sour cream usually lasts about 3–4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator; always give it a sniff and stir before serving.
- By Ann Barnes
