Vegan Creamy White Queso Dip
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Vegan Creamy White Queso Dip, the perfect dairy-free alternative to traditional queso. Packed with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and pickled jalapeños, this luscious dip achieves its velvety texture through a blend of arrowroot powder and pure plant-based goodness. Featuring zesty notes from lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and cumin, and a pop of freshness from chopped cilantro, this recipe is ideal for nachos, tacos, or veggie platters. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a quick and easy crowd favorite that transforms snacking into a guilt-free treat. Whether you're hosting game day or craving a creamy dip, this vegan queso is guaranteed to delight!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes then drain.
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.
Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and no graininess remains, about 2-3 minutes depending on the power of your blender.
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 5-7 minutes.
Once thickened, stir in the diced green chiles and chopped cilantro.
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.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, veggies, or as a topping for tacos or nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3725 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1347 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.
