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Vegan Queso

Our vegan queso recipe is rich & creamy—perfect for whether you’re eating plant-based, lactose-intolerant, or just want a healthy alternative.

Ingredients

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1 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups raw cashews
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2-3 tablespoons Mexican hot sauce ((such as Valentina, to taste))
1/2 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
1/2 small tomato ((finely chopped))
1/4 cup green bell pepper or jalapeño ((finely chopped))
3 tablespoons cilantro ((chopped))
1/2 cup vegan chorizo ((if you’re lactose intolerant but not vegan, feel free to use pork chorizo; browned/sautéed) )

1
Combine the hot water, raw cashews, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Add the nutritional yeast, cumin, onion powder, oregano, white vinegar, and hot sauce. Blend until combined, and add salt, additional hot sauce, and/or nutritional yeast to taste.
2
Transfer the queso to a serving bowl (or store some of it in jars), and add toppings if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.