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10-Minute Vegan Queso Recipe

With only 9 easy-to-find ingredients, this vegan queso recipe is creamy, dreamy, and ridiculously delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect last-minute topping for all your nacho, burrito, and taco needs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews 150 g
  • 1 carrot
  • ¾ cup water 175 mL
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast 15 g
  • 1 Tbsp hot sauce like adobo sauce, harissa, or hot sauce
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ tsp each chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt

Instructions

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  1. Soak: Place cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak overnight, either on the counter or in the fridge. (Alternatively, soak in very hot water for an hour). Strain before using.
  2. Carrot: Chop the carrot into chunks and set it in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a dash of water and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on high until the carrot is fork-tender.
  3. Blend: Add drained cashews, drained carrot, water, nutritional yeast, garlic, and spices to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding more water as needed to reach a smooth, sauce-like consistency.

Notes

  • Store leftover queso in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keep sealed in a closed container to maintain freshness. To heat, place it in a microwave-safe dish and microwave in 10-second intervals.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cups (1/8 recipe) Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10.1g (3%) Protein 6.7g (13%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 2.8g (11%) Sugar 1.3g (3%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cups (1/8 recipe)
Calories 133kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10.1g 3%
Protein 6.7g 13%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Sugar 1.3g 3%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.