You might decide to skip your preferred cheese alternatives—or, dare I say it—cheese?—in favour of our vegan queso since it is so delicious! With mouthwatering additions like tomatoes, peppers, and vegan chorizo, you won’t want to eat anything else again, whether you want to adopt a plant-based diet, have a dairy intolerance or just want a healthier option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 4-6 hours and drained
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or cashew milk)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)
- Salt to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped jalapenos, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, lemon juice, tomato paste, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric (if using), and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the queso dip thickens and becomes hot. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the dip reaches a desired consistency, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Serve the vegan queso dip warm with your favorite tortilla chips or veggies. You can also top it with chopped jalapenos, diced tomatoes, or chopped cilantro for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 100
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 4g
