Vegan Queso
Vegan Queso is the ultimate creamy and delicious vegan cheese sauce for nachos and much, much more! This vegan cashew queso dip is quick and easy to make, and is perfect for any party!
Servings :
Calories : 99kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) cashew nuts
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
- ⅓ cup (20 g) nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground smoked paprika, or paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Soak the cashew nuts for 15 minutes in boiling water and drain afterward.
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy.
- Serving Suggestions: Garnish the vegan queso with pickled jalapeños and cilantro to serve with nachos or use it for any other recipe.
Notes
- Serve Warm: Heat the vegan queso in a microwave or in a small saucepan (add some water if it gets too thick) if you prefer to serve it warm.
- Keeps Fresh: For 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
- Goes Well: With nachos, burritos, tacos, sandwiches.
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Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
