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Vegan Queso

Our vegan queso recipe is rich & creamy—perfect for whether you’re eating plant-based, lactose-intolerant, or just want a healthy alternative.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American , Mexican

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

% 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.