Name: The Best Vegan Queso
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; ½ cup onion, roughly chopped; ⅓ cup carrot, roughly chopped; 1¼ cups water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ jalapeno, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1 tablespoon of water; 6 oz. soy chorizo (optional); Fresh cilantro, for topping; Squeeze of lime juice; Tortilla chips, for serving

Description

This vegan queso is smooth, creamy, spicy, and savory. Add soy chorizo for a robust dip or keep it simple with a straightforward blend of pantry staples.

Ingredients

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1 cup raw cashews
½ cup onion, roughly chopped
⅓ cup carrot, roughly chopped
1¼ cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ jalapeno, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon of water
6 oz. soy chorizo (optional)
Fresh cilantro, for topping
Squeeze of lime juice
Tortilla chips, for serving

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Instructions

Combine the cashews, onion, carrot, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce the heat slightly, and simmer for 15 minutes, until the carrots are very tender.
Pour the contents of the saucepan (including the water) into a high speed blender. Add the chili powder, paprika, jalapeño, salt, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and a splash of water.
Blend the vegan queso until creamy and smooth. Adjust the seasonings to taste - add more nutritional yeast for more “cheesy” flavor, lemon juice to brighten, or salt to amplify the overall taste. I added another teaspoon of nutritional yeast and an extra pinch of salt. If you want your queso a little bit spicier, add more jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
If you’re adding soy chorizo, preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the soy chorizo and sauté until completely heated through, about 5 minutes.
Pour the vegan queso into the cast iron skillet or transfer it to a serving bowl and stir in the soy chorizo. Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips.

Notes

Nutrition info doesn't include soy chorizo or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 229
Sugar: 3.7 g
Sodium: 660.6 mg
Fat: 16.3 g
Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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