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Vegan Queso Recipe

This vegan queso is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for dipping or drizzling over your favorite dishes.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Raw Cashews soaked in water for at least 4 hours or overnight
  • 1 cup Water
  • ¼ cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies drained

Instructions 

  1. 1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine the cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the queso thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. 5. Serve warm with tortilla chips or drizzled over your favorite dishes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Queso, Vegan
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