• 10
    min
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  • 10
    min
    Cook Time
  • 20
    min
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  • per
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  • 150
    cal
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Recipe Overview

  • Author’s name:Vegor
  • Recipe type:Dip
  • Allergens:nuts,gluten
  • Seasons:All
  • Cuisines:Mexican
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Recipe Description

A creamy and spicy vegan queso sauce that’s perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite Mexican dishes. Made with nutritious cashews and flavorful nutritional yeast, this queso is not only delicious but also guilt-free.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours or overnight and drained
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 small carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Steps:

  1. In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, chopped carrot, and water.
  2. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Depending on the power of your blender, this may take a couple of minutes.
  3. Add the lemon juice, pickled jalapeños, and salt to the blender. Blend again to incorporate.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
  5. Serve the queso warm or at room temperature with your favorite tortilla chips, vegetables, or drizzle over nachos. Enjoy!

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