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Cashew Cheese Sauce

This vegan queso is a healthy dairy free cheese dip made from cashews
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Cashew Cheese, Vegan Queso
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 95kcal
Author Marissa

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