The Best Vegan Cashew Queso [GF]
Vegan, gluten-free and oil-free super tasty vegan cashew queso dip. Ready to devour in about 30 minutes!
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 1/3 cup + 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning use a quality taco seasoning- It makes a difference!
- 1/4 tsp salt + more to taste
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp fresh chopped garlic or about 1 clove
- Pinch of turmeric for color optional
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk I use oat milk
- 1 cup chunky salsa
Instructions
- Add raw cashews and water to a pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and boil cashews for about 20 minutes.
- When the cashews are done boiling, rinse and drain and then let them cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cashew and the remaining ingredients (except for the salsa) to a food processor/high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer queso dip to a pot and heat over medium-low. Stir in salsa and serve when hot.
Notes
- This will thicken when heated.
- For leftovers: stir very well. You may need to add a little bit of plant-based milk when you reheat it as it will thicken as it sits.