Vegan Queso Recipe
Indulge in the goodness of Vegan Queso, a dairy-free delightwith cashews, nutritional yeast, and spices. Creamy, flavorful, and simple tomake!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- ¾ cup hot water
- 1-2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (I used Valentina)
Optional Extras
- ½ tsp cumin
- dash of turmeric if you want a brighter orange colour
- sliced hot chilis for garnish
- 1 diced tomato, or ¼ cup rotel to stir in
Instructions
- Soak cashews in boiling water for 10 minutes then drain for the best consistency.
- To a high powered blender or food processor, add cashews, water, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, chili powder, and salt. (add cumin and turmeric now if adding)
- Blend on high until the queso is smooth and creamy. If you want a thinner consistency, add another ¼ cup of hot water.
- For a thinner consistency, add another ¼ cup of hot water. For a thicker consistency, heat on the stove in a saucepan on medium heat for 2-3 mins and the queso will thicken.
- Stir in your favourite hot sauce to taste, and if desired stir in some chopped tomatoes or rotel.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 50g | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 7.5IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 7.5mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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