Dairy-Free Chipotle Queso

Smoky, creamy, and entirely plant-based, this Dairy-Free Chipotle Queso is a game-changer for anyone craving a bold, cheesy dip without the dairy. Made with protein-packed raw cashews, zesty nutritional yeast, and a kick of heat from smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this vegan queso is as indulgent as it is wholesome. Blended to silky perfection and studded with diced tomatoes and green chilies, it’s perfect served warm with tortilla chips, drizzled over nachos, or as a flavor-packed topping for tacos and baked potatoes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a quick and easy way to bring restaurant-level flavor to your table while staying completely dairy-free and gluten-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
• 2 peppers Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 can (10 ounces) Diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 cups Water (for soaking cashews)

Directions

Step 1

Place 1 cup of raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with 2 cups of water. Let them soak for 2 to 4 hours to soften, then drain and rinse well.

Step 2

In a blender, add the soaked cashews, 1 cup of fresh water, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 2 chipotle peppers, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Step 3

Blend on high speed until the mixture is very smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no chunks remaining.

Step 4

Transfer the blended mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5

Stir continuously while the queso warms, and then add a 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid) to the saucepan.

Step 6

Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring regularly, until the mixture is heated and slightly thickened.

Step 7

Adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary, and add more chipotle pepper if you prefer a spicier flavor.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve warm with tortilla chips, or use it as a sauce for nachos, tacos, or baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1188.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	866.9

Total Fat 64.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3166.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.9g
Protein 27.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 119.4mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1437.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 24.9%