Vegan Queso
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Vegan Queso
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Our vegan queso recipe is rich & creamy—perfect for whether you’re eating plant-based, lactose-intolerant, or just want a healthy alternative.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 2-3 tablespoons Mexican hot sauce (such as Valentina, to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Optional toppings:
- 1/2 small tomato (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper or jalapeño (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup vegan chorizo (if you’re lactose intolerant but not vegan, feel free to use pork chorizo; browned/sautéed)
Instructions
- Combine the hot water, raw cashews, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Add the nutritional yeast, cumin, onion powder, oregano, white vinegar, and hot sauce. Blend until combined, and add salt, additional hot sauce, and/or nutritional yeast to taste.
- Transfer the queso to a serving bowl (or store some of it in jars), and add toppings if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Makes about 2.5 cups of queso. Store in the refrigerator in a clean, airtight container, and always handle using clean utensils. Will keep for up to 2 weeks.
- Nutrition information is for approximately 1/4 cup of queso. Does not include toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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