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Home Recipes Appetizers & Snacks Vegan Cashew Queso

Vegan Cashew Queso

by Jennifer Debth September 29, 2022
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This Vegan Cashew Queso is ultra creamy, super flavorful, and extremely easy to make! 5 ingredients and a blender, and you’re ready to go!

cashew queso on a tortilla chip

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Whether you’re vegan, paleo, dairy-free, or anything but, you’re going to LOVE this cashew queso. It’s smooth, creamy, and packed with taco spices. What’s not to love?

Is vegan queso healthy?

Yes! This vegan cashew queso is dairy free, gluten free, packed with healthy fats, and loaded with nutritious ingredients such as cashews and green chiles.

Ingredients and substitutions

5 ingredients (plus water and salt) and you’ve got a creamy, dreamy dipping sauce for your favorite tortilla chips!

  • Cashews – roasted, salted cashews are called for in the original recipe. Unsalted cashews may be used, but you’ll likely need to add additional salt. Roasted cashews are recommended, because there’s no need to soak them before blending! If only raw cashews are available, you’ll need to soak them in hot water overnight to allow them to soften.
  • Water – allows the queso to blend into a creamy and smooth dip without impacting the flavor.
  • Taco Seasoning – store-bought or homemade taco seasoning is fine, use whatever you have on hand! Depending on brand/recipe, you may need to add more or less than the original recipe.
  • Lime Juice – cuts the smokiness from the taco seasoning a much needed bright and tangy flavor. Fresh or bottled will be just fine.
  • Green Chiles –  2 (4 oz) cans chopped mild green chiles are called for in the recipe. Like it spicy? Try canned jalapenos instead! Either way, no need to drain the can.
  • Hot Sauce – optional, but highly recommended for a bit of kick! Use your favorite variety. We used the original Tabasco, but feel free to mix it up. Love an extra smoky flavor? Try Chipotle Tabasco!
Pro tip
Want to mix it up? Try throwing in some chipotle peppers (the canned variety in adobo sauce) and/or nutritional yeast for an extra cheesy flavor!

How to make

  1. Place cashews, water, taco seasoning, lime juice, green chiles, hot sauce, and salt into a high powered blender (like a Vitamix) and blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve and enjoy!

Do I need to soak the cashews?

No! As long as you’re using roasted cashews and have a high powered blender, there is no need to soak the cashews before blending.

Pro tip
Don’t have a high powered blender and/or roasted cashews? Place raw cashews into a bowl, cover with hot water, and soak overnight. Drain, then continue with the recipe as directed.

How to serve cashew queso

This queso is great slightly warmed, room temperature, or chilled in the fridge.

  • As a dip. Serve with tortilla chips, vegetables, crackers, and more!
  • As a sauce. Drizzle over nachos, tacos, burrito bowls, etc.

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How to store

Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

To enjoy again, eat cold from the fridge, room temperature, or warmed in the microwave.

– Jennifer

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Vegan Cashew Queso

This Vegan Cashew Queso is ultra creamy, super flavorful, and extremely easy to make! 5 ingredients and a blender, and you're ready to go!
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Yield: 48 tablespoons
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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups roasted, salted cashews
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce more or less to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste

Instructions

  • Place cashews, water, taco seasoning, lime juice, green chiles, hot sauce, and salt into a high powered blender (like a Vitamix) and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve and enjoy!
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Notes

This recipe makes 3 cups, nutritional information is for 1 tablespoon.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Cashew Queso
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 34 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 93mg4%
Potassium 39mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 16IU0%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

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Course: Snack/Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth

Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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