Vegan Chipotle Queso
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate plant-based comfort food with this creamy, smoky Vegan Chipotle Queso! Made with raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a fiery kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, this dairy-free queso is irresistibly rich, velvety, and packed with bold, savory flavors. The tapioca starch gives it a gooey, cheese-like texture that’s perfect for dipping tortilla chips, drizzling over nachos, or elevating your veggie tacos. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is both a crowd-pleaser and a healthy alternative to traditional queso. Whether you're hosting game day or looking for a flavorful topping, this vegan queso is a must-try for any spice lover!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 cup water (extra for blending)
Directions
Step 1
Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them. Drain and rinse the cashews.
Step 2
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, 1 cup of water, nutritional yeast, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic cloves, lemon juice, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, tapioca starch, and an additional 1 cup of water.
Step 3
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This may take about 2-3 minutes depending on your blender.
Step 4
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula or whisk to prevent sticking.
Step 5
As the queso heats, it will gradually thicken. Continue to stir until it reaches your desired consistency, approximately 5-10 minutes.
Step 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or lemon juice according to taste.
Step 7
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Step 8
Serve warm as a dip with tortilla chips, drizzle over tacos, or use as a topping for grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (715.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 786.8 |
| Total Fat 50.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2924.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.2g | |
| Protein 26.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 127.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1123.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories