Queso dip is known for its rich, cheesy, and savory flavor. The combination of melted cheese, spices, and chiles creates a taste that many find irresistible. If you live a vegan lifestyle, you might be missing some of your cheesy favorites and queso dip might be at the top of the list. This vegan cashew queso dip is a creamy copy using raw cashews as the base to replicate the texture of melted cheese and uses nutritional yeast to add to the cheesy taste.
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews
½ cup water
Juice of one lime
1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon turmeric
Optional Ingredients
Cilantro
Jalapeno
Tajín
Directions
Put the cashews into a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them sit for 20 minutes then drain.
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Add the cashews, water, lime juice, green chiles, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and turmeric into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the mixture into an oven safe dish with a lid. Bake for 10 minutes, then serve.
