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Vegan Queso Recipe

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4.3 from 3 reviews

This creamy and flavorful Vegan Queso is a delicious plant-based alternative to traditional cheese dips. Made with raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a blend of spices, it offers a rich, cheesy taste without any dairy. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips or veggie sticks, this recipe is quick to prepare, versatile, and can be served warm or at room temperature.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/4 cups (serves 6)

Ingredients

Vegan Queso Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cup water
  • 1 clove garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 4oz can green chile peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews: Soak your raw cashews covered in hot water for 5 minutes to soften them and achieve a creamy blend. For improved digestion, you may opt to soak them for up to 2 hours in cool water. Soaking is optional but recommended for the best texture.
  2. Blend the ingredients: In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, 1/2 cup water, garlic (or garlic powder), nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, green chile peppers, and salt. Blend on high until the mixture is creamy and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed. Add more water incrementally to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  3. Warm it up (optional): To serve warm queso, pour the dip into an oven-safe bowl, cover it with foil, and heat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Alternatively, warm it in the microwave uncovered in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until heated through.
  4. Serve: Enjoy your vegan queso warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks. For extra color and texture, garnish with sliced or diced jalapenos, red bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions, or cilantro.
  5. Store: Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 6 to 7 days. Stir well before serving again.

Notes

  • Soaking cashews softens them for a creamier texture and eases digestion but can be skipped if short on time.
  • Adjust the amount of water to control dip thickness—less water for a thicker queso, more for a thinner sauce.
  • If fresh garlic is not available, garlic powder is a convenient substitute.
  • You can customize heat and flavor by increasing or decreasing chili powder and green chiles.
  • Leftovers can be reheated gently in the microwave or oven; stirring helps maintain smooth consistency.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dip
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Southwestern
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/vegan-queso-recipe/