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A bowl of healthy queso made with cashews
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Smoky Vegan Chipotle Queso

This delicious vegan version of your favorite Mexican dip, Smoky Vegan Chipotle Queso, is soft, smoky, and addictive!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: 21 Day Fix, Mexican, vegan
Keyword: Cashews, Chipotle Dressing, Chipotle Queso, Vegan Appetizer, Vegan Queso, Vegan Queso Fresco
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw cashews soaked for 4 hours in boiled water
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • ¼ cup chipotle sauce
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ cup water more if needed for desired consistency

Instructions

  • Wash and drain soaked cashews.
  • Add all the ingredients into a high-speed blender. You could also use a food processor. The difference will be in the texture, as blenders usually achieve a smoother consistency.
  • Blend until very smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust taste as needed with more salt, spices, or nutritional yeast.
  • Place the sauce in a non-stick saucepan to warm it, stirring regularly to avoid sticking to the bottom. If it gets too thick, you can add extra water at this point.
  • Serve warm with your chosen garnishes.

Notes

Storage:
Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g