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Vegan Queso Sauce Recipe

This is such an easy queso sauce recipe that you'll want to dip everything in. Serve with veggies, pita, crackers, or nachos!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

Queso:
  • 2 cups cashews
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, strained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp vegetable stock paste
  • 1- inch Jalapeño
  • ½ cup Vegan Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 1 1/4 cup hot water
Toppings:
  • extra jalapeno sliced
  • extra sundried tomatoes
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Add the cashews to a small bowl and cover completely with hot water.
  2. Allow sitting for 15 – 20 minutes, drain + rinse.
  3. Transfer the cashews and ALL of the remaining ingredients to a blender.
  4. Blend on high speed until smooth. Add more hot water to reach desired “queso-like” consistency. 
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl or dish and add jalapeno slices, sundried tomatoes, and chopped cilantro on top. 
  6. Serve warm with prepared fresh veggies and tortilla chips! DELICIOUS!

Notes

  • Pick your favorite flavor delicious flavor of vegan cheese OR use regular dairy cheese!
  • Pick your favorite flavor delicious flavor of vegan cheese OR use regular dairy cheese!
  • Spice up your queso by adding more jalapeno, chili powder, or add in hot sauce if you desire.
  • Spice up your queso by adding more jalapeno, chili powder, or add in hot sauce if you desire.
  • Add green chilis, diced tomatoes, or extra cheese on top of your queso before serving!
  • Add green chilis, diced tomatoes, or extra cheese on top of your queso before serving!
  • This is a HUGE HIT at parties! ☺ 
  • This is a HUGE HIT at parties!
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  • Store the queso in the fridge for 4 – 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Store the queso in the fridge for 4 – 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8 Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11.1g (4%) Protein 3.9g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.4g (7%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Sodium 105mg (4%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 3.2g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Serving 8
Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11.1g 4%
Protein 3.9g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sugar 3.2g 6%

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