Dairy-Free Creamy White Queso Dip
Indulge in the velvety goodness of this Dairy-Free Creamy White Queso Dip—a plant-based delight that’s as rich and satisfying as traditional queso. Crafted from raw cashews and enriched with unsweetened almond milk and nutritional yeast, this dip boasts a silky texture that mimics cheese while remaining completely vegan. Flavored with aromatic garlic and onion powders, a hint of cumin, and a touch of cayenne pepper for subtle heat, it's perfectly balanced with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro for a bright, uplifting finish. Tapioca starch adds that signature cheesy stretch, while diced green chilies lend just the right amount of Tex-Mex flair. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for pairing with tortilla chips, crunchy veggies, or drizzling over tacos and nachos.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 20 minutes to soften.
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender.
Add the almond milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the blender.
Blend the mixture on high until it becomes very smooth and creamy. This may take about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your blender.
Transfer the blended mixture to a medium-sized saucepan.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously. The mixture will start to thicken after a few minutes due to the tapioca starch.
Once the mixture begins to bubble and thicken to a creamy consistency, reduce the heat to low.
Stir in the diced green chilies and allow the dip to cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spices to your preference.
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
Calories |
850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2958 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 513 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1348 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
