Vegan Cashew Queso
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Vegan Cashew Queso
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This easy cashew queso is ready in just 10 minutes and has all of the cheesy, creamy, queso flavor you crave. It's vegan, low in fat, oil-free, and endlessly customizable with different spices and salsas.
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups water
- ⅓ cup raw cashews see Notes about soaking
- 1½ tablespoons tapioca starch or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or 2 teaspoon plain rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Chipotle flakes or more if you like it spicy
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup thick and chunky salsa or any salsa you love
Instructions
- For smooth queso: combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until completely smooth. For chunky queso: combine all ingredients except salsa in a high speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour mixture into a small sauce pan. If making chunky queso, add the salsa now. Whisking frequently, cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until piping hot and thickened. Taste and add more salsa if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cashews: If you don't have a high-speed blender, you can sub raw cashew butter (2.5 to 3 Tbsp), or soak the cashews to soften them for blending.
- If you need a nut-free option, raw sunflower seeds are great. You can also experiment with a combination of seeds and white beans.
- Store leftover cashew queso in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It's also freezer-friendly. Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Then thaw overnight in the fridge, give it a quick whisk or blend, and reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
112IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
12.4mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 112IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12.4mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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