Dairy-Free Deliciously Creamy Chips and Queso
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Dairy-Free Deliciously Creamy Chips and Queso recipe! Perfect for dipping, this plant-based queso boasts a silky, stretchy texture thanks to the clever use of cashews, tapioca starch, and nutritional yeast. Flavored with a bold blend of smoked paprika, garlic, onion, and a hint of cayenne, this queso delivers just the right kick, complemented by tangy green chilies and a touch of tomato paste for added depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ideal appetizer or snack for any gathering. Pair this vegan, dairy-free delight with crispy tortilla chips, and watch it disappear!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 ounces canned green chilies
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 cups tortilla chips
Directions
Step 1
Start by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes to soften. Drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly.
Step 2
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, ground cayenne pepper, tomato paste, and sea salt.
Step 3
Blend the ingredients on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. This might take 1-2 minutes depending on your blender.
Step 4
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5
Stir the mixture continuously with a whisk or silicone spatula as it heats up, ensuring nothing sticks to the bottom.
Step 6
Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the queso thickens and becomes stretchy in texture. The mixture will become glossy and smooth.
Step 7
Once thickened, add the canned green chilies to the queso and stir to combine.
Step 8
Remove from heat and adjust seasoning to taste if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Step 9
Serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping, or keep warm over a low heat if not serving right away.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (928.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2821.0 |
| Total Fat 173.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 59.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4941.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 286.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.6g | |
| Protein 57.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1009.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2325.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories