What is Vegan Queso made of?

This recipe for vegan queso is made from raw cashews and nutritional yeast, as opposed to a traditional queso which is made cheese, milk and other ingredients.

What does Vegan Queso taste like?

It really does taste similar to traditional queso! It's creamy, has a cheesy and slightly nutty taste, and is very savoury.

Is Vegan Queso healthy?

Yes! This recipe is made with all natural and healthy ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast and spices.

5-Minute Vegan Cashew Queso Recipe

Name: Best Vegan Queso
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews* (see note); 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp chilli powder (I used Chimayo chilli powder); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp turmeric (optional, for colour); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 3/4 cup water

Description

This Vegan Queso comes together in just 5 minutes for a healthy and delicious dip!

Ingredients

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1 cup raw cashews* (see note)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chilli powder (I used Chimayo chilli powder)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric (optional, for colour)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
3/4 cup water

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy, about 60-90 seconds.
Pour into a bowl and serve with your favourite chips.

Notes

*For best results, soak the cashews in warm water for an hour then drain. This will help soften the cashews and blend up more easily. If you have a powerful blender, you can technically skip this step.

Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 120
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g