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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Vegan Cashew Queso Recipe

    Updated: Feb 1, 2022 » This post may contain affiliate links » By: Megan » Leave a Comment

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    Ready in only 5 minutes, this creamy vegan cashew queso recipe is deliciously satisfying. The possibilities are endless with this queso: use it as a chip dip, a topping for tacos or salads, and more. 

    vegan cashew queso

    Vegan Cashew Queso Ingredients

    • 1 cup raw cashews
    • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt 
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder 

    How to Make Vegan Cashew Queso

    ? Step 1: Blend

    Add all of the ingredients along with ¾ cup hot water to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. If needed, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until queso reaches desired consistency. 

    ? Step 2: Taste Test

    Taste and adjust flavors if desired. For example, add more hot sauce for a spicier queso. 

    ? Step 3: Serve

    Serve as a dip for chips or use as a topping. Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro.

    vegan cashew queso

    Tips for This Recipe:

    One of the best parts of this recipe is that you can easily tweak it to fit your own tastes. Here's how adjustments with the ingredients can change the recipe:

    • To make it thicker: add more cashews
    • To make it thinner: add more water
    • To make it spicier: add more hot sauce (this recipe has a medium spice level as-is)
    • To make it 'cheesier:' add more nutritional yeast

    How to Store Cashew Queso:

    • In the fridge: store in an airtight container for up to 6 - 7 days.
    • In the freezer: store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw for 24 hours and then reheat in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.
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    vegan cashew queso

    Vegan Cashew Queso Recipe


    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 5 servings 1x
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    Ready in only 5 minutes, this creamy vegan cashew queso recipe is deliciously satisfying. The possibilities are endless with this queso: use it as a chip dip, a topping for tacos or salads, and more. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup raw cashews
    • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder

    Instructions

    1. Blend: add all of the ingredients along with ¾ cup hot water to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. If needed, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until queso reaches desired consistency. 
    2. Taste test: taste and adjust flavors if desired. For example, add more hot sauce for a spicier queso. 
    3. Serve: serve as a dip for chips or use as a topping. Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer, Snack
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: cashews, queso

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    Looking for more vegan-friendly snacks? Check out our Apple Nachos and No Bake Energy Balls. And for our full vegan recipe collection, click here: Vegan Recipes.

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