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A bowl of creamy vegan cashew queso dip garnished with cilantro, sauce, and crushed pepper, surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden board. Fresh cilantro leaves and a small bowl of chili flakes are nearby.
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5-Minute Vegan Queso Dip with Cashews

This 5-minute vegan queso dip is smooth and creamy, fiery and cheesy! Made by blending cashews, nutritional yeast and chili powder for the ultimate dip that pairs perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh vegetables. Or, slather it into tacos, burritos, and vegan crunchwrap supremes!
Course how-to, Sauces, Dips, and Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine gluten-free, Mexican, raw, soy-free, vegan
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1.5 cups
Calories 790kcal
Author Hannah Sunderani

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 3/4 cup hot water , splashes more if needed
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Toss everything into a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. (Use a tamper to mix things up if it gets stuck, or add up to 1/4 cup more hot water, in splashes, if needed to thin for smoother blending).

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Notes

Nutrition facts are a rough estimate, based on entire recipe (approx. 1.5 cups), not per serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 790kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1446mg | Potassium: 1204mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 801IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 11mg