Vegan Lime Fruit Sauce
This lime fruit sauce is bursting with flavor and perfectly delicious on fresh fruit, salads, and anything else you can think of.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box silken tofu
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus zest to taste
Instructions
- The first thing you’ll need to do for this recipe is to wash your lime well. Next, use a citrus zester by scraping the tool over the lime to remove the zest.
- Once the lime’s zest has been removed, slice it in half and juice it. I just a simple manual citrus juicer.
- Open tofu package and drain any water. If using shelf-stable tofu, there won’t be much water. For the refrigerated tofu, you’ll need to drain and then press all water out.
- Place drained and pressed tofu, maple syrup, lime juice, and zest in a blender and blend well until smooth.
- It can be used immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up even more. Serve as a dip for fresh fruit or top a fresh garden salad with it.
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Notes
TOFU: Shelf-stable silken tofu is the softest tofu and my preference. You can use soft, firm, or extra firm if it is this type. The refrigerator tofu found in the produce section or refrigerator section of your grocery store will also work, but only the SOFT version. We have an article about tofu varieties and how to use them in recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Q: What can this fruit sauce be used for besides fruit dip? I love to use this sauce on a garden salad and tacos. It's even the frosting for my vegan lime cake with tofu glaze.
- Q: How long will it last in the refrigerator? It should last for about 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Q: What other sweeteners can I use? I like to use maple syrup, but other sweeteners such as date syrup, honey, or agave nectar can be substituted.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g