Best Vegan Queso: Easy, Delicious Dip for Every Occasion
Enjoy a rich and creamy vegan queso that is simple to make and perfect for any gathering. This dip is loaded with flavor and can be served with chips, veggies, or as a topping for tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending and warming
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak cashews in water for at least 2 hours. Drain and rinse.
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until warmed through.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a dip for veggies.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, increase the cayenne pepper.
- This queso can be easily customized with your favorite spices or additional ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan queso, cheese dip, plant-based dip, easy recipes