Vegan Creamy White Queso Dip
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of this Vegan Creamy White Queso Dip, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for parties, game days, or simply satisfying your cheesy cravings. Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of zesty pickled jalapeños, this dairy-free queso is luxuriously creamy without any heavy creams or cheese. The addition of canned green chiles and fresh cilantro brings a bold flavor profile, while arrowroot powder ensures the perfect gooey texture. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a warm, melty dip that pairs irresistibly with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or can double as the ultimate topping for tacos and nachos. Completely vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with flavor, this queso dip is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1.5 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Pickled jalapeño slices
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces Canned diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes then drain.
Step 2
Transfer the soaked cashews to a blender along with 1.5 cups of water, nutritional yeast, arrowroot powder, lemon juice, pickled jalapeño slices, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and Dijon mustard.
Step 3
Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and no graininess remains, about 2-3 minutes depending on the power of your blender.
Step 4
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5
Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 6
Once thickened, stir in the diced green chiles and chopped cilantro.
Step 7
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. If the dip becomes too thick as it cools, add a splash of water and stir until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 8
Serve warm with tortilla chips, veggies, or as a topping for tacos or nachos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (739.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 824.0 |
| Total Fat 50.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3725.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.1g | |
| Protein 31.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 122.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1346.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories