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    Home » Sides and Sweets » Cashew Cheese Sauce (Vegan Queso)

    Published: Sep 27, 2020 by Marissa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Cashew Cheese Sauce (Vegan Queso)

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    If you have never made a cashew cheese sauce, don't be intimidated! This recipe is flavored to taste like a queso sauce and it is such a great dairy-free dip.

    Cashew cheese sauce

    What you need:

    • a blender or food processor
    • raw cashews
    • green chiles
    • nutritional yeast
    • garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder (or taco seasoning)

    What the heck is nutritional yeast?

    Great question! It is de-activated yeast with a cheesy and nutty flavor.

    Similar to quinoa- nutritional yeast contains all 9 essential amino acids and therefore is a source of protein!

    It is a great source of B-vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants.

    Nutritional yeast is a great ingredient to have on hand and can be used in so many recipes as a cheesy flavor, sprinkled on popcorn, or in soups!

    How to make this cashew cheese sauce:

    Soak cashews in water

    Soak cashews in hot water for 30 minutes or in cold water for 2 hours

    Blend Cashew Cheese

    Blend soaked cashews with the rest of the ingredients

    Vegan Cashew Cheese

    Heat up, sprinkle with chili powder and serve!

    What to serve vegan queso with:

    • Dip your favorite chips in
    • Top a burrito or taco
    • Make a vegan quesadilla

    You could even trade out the regular cheese to make this Chicken Fajita Quinoa Casserole dairy-free!

    Cashew cheese sauce

    Cashew Cheese Sauce

    Marissa
    This vegan queso is a healthy dairy free cheese dip made from cashews
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 95 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup raw cashews
    • ½ cup water
    • 4 oz green chiles
    • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp chili powder
    • ½ tsp salt

    Instructions
     

    • Cover cashews with hot water to soak for 30 minutes or soak in room temperature water for about 2 hours. (Do not soak overnight)
    • Drain cashews and add to blender with chiles, water, nutritional yeast, and spices.
    • Blend until creamy and pour in a pan or a microwave safe dish.
    • Heat queso either on stovetop or in a microwave and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and additional sprinke of chili powder.
    • Serve with chips or on a burrito

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Let me know what you think of this cashew cheese sauce!

    There are lots of different ways to make a cashew cheese sauce - think alfredo style- by switching up the spices and flavors!

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