Dairy-Free Salsa con Queso
Turn up the flavor and embrace dairy-free indulgence with this irresistible Dairy-Free Salsa con Queso recipe, a creamy plant-based twist on the classic queso dip. Crafted with soaked raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a vibrant blend of spices like cumin, chili powder, and turmeric, this recipe delivers rich and cheesy flavor without any dairy. Diced tomatoes with green chilies add a savory, tangy kick, while optional fresh cilantro and jalapeño elevate the dish with bright aromatics and a touch of heat. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dip is perfect for pairing with tortilla chips, veggie dippers, or drizzling over tacos and nachos for a guilt-free fiesta. Discover a crowd-pleasing vegan queso alternative that's as satisfying as it is wholesome!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons optional chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 unit optional jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for 15 minutes to soften.
Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with 1 cup of water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender a few times. Add additional water by the tablespoon if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the blended mixture to a medium saucepan and stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain).
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it is warmed through and thickened to your liking, about 5-7 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, stir in chopped cilantro and jalapeño for added freshness and heat.
Serve the dairy-free salsa con queso warm, accompanied with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
796 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1792 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1696 mg | 36% | |
*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.
