Dairy-Free Creamy White Queso Dip
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Dairy-Free Creamy White Queso Dip! Perfectly velvety and packed with bold, zesty flavors, this plant-based dip is a game-changing alternative to traditional queso. Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and tapioca starch, it delivers a rich, cheesy texture without any dairy. A blend of cumin, garlic, and onion powder adds depth, while diced green chilies and fresh lime juice bring a delightful kick of tangy heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make dip is ideal for dipping tortilla chips, layering in nachos, or drizzling over roasted veggies. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a cozy snack, this dairy-free queso dip is sure to impress vegans and queso-lovers alike!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 ounces canned diced green chilies
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 20 minutes to soften.
Step 2
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender.
Step 3
Add the almond milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the blender.
Step 4
Blend the mixture on high until it becomes very smooth and creamy. This may take about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your blender.
Step 5
Transfer the blended mixture to a medium-sized saucepan.
Step 6
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously. The mixture will start to thicken after a few minutes due to the tapioca starch.
Step 7
Once the mixture begins to bubble and thicken to a creamy consistency, reduce the heat to low.
Step 8
Stir in the diced green chilies and allow the dip to cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 9
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Step 10
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spices to your preference.
Step 11
Transfer the queso dip to a serving bowl and enjoy warm with tortilla chips, vegetables, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (528.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 850.0 |
| Total Fat 53.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2958.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.5g | |
| Protein 33.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 513.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1348.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories