How to Make Vegan Queso - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegan queso is a delicious and creamy dairy-free alternative to traditional cheese dip. This flavorful and versatile dish is perfect for those who follow a plant-based diet or have dietary restrictions, but still crave the comforting and cheesy goodness of queso. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply looking for a tasty snack, vegan queso is an excellent option that is sure to please everyone at the table.

One of the best things about vegan queso is that it can be made with simple,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 ½ cups hot water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons fresh salsa
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place cashews in a bowl and cover with 1/2 of the hot water. Soak for 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine drained cashews, remaining 1 1/4 cup hot water, nutritional yeast, salsa, garlic, ancho chile powder, Dijon mustard, cumin, and salt in a high-powered blender (such as Vitamix®). Start blending at lowest speed and slowly increase the speed. Blend for 2 minutes. Add more hot water if you want the queso to have a pourable consistency.
  • Nutrition

    87 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 181mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 131mg