Paleo Salsa con Queso
Dive into creamy, dairy-free indulgence with Paleo Salsa con Queso, a luscious vegan queso dip that’s packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion. This paleo-friendly recipe uses raw cashews as the base, blended to velvety perfection with nutritional yeast, zesty lemon juice, and a bold blend of spices like smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Diced tomatoes with green chilies and fresh jalapeños add a pop of color and a kick of heat, while chopped cilantro adds a fresh, herbal finish to this crowd-pleasing dip. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for pairing with crisp veggies or grain-free chips for a wholesome appetizer that’s sure to be a hit. Whether you're hosting game night or simply satisfying snack cravings, this guilt-free salsa con queso delivers creamy decadence without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole jalapeño, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes or until they become soft. Drain and set them aside.
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it is smooth and creamy, making sure there are no lumps remaining.
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan and place it over low heat.
Add the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the liquid) and the finely diced jalapeño to the saucepan.
Stir constantly as you heat the mixture to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking for 5–10 minutes until the queso thickens and is heated through.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve the Paleo Salsa con Queso immediately, with your choice of Paleo-friendly dipping options such as fresh vegetables or cassava chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1290 mg | 27% | |
*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.
