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Vegan Jalapeno Queso Dip

This is the best dairy-free Jalapeno Queso dip for game day or any day
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: cashews, dairy-free, dip, easy, holiday, holidays, queso, snack, spicy, vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

VEGAN QUESO:

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • cup nutritional yeast + 2 Tbsps!
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground yellow mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup Almond milk (You can use your favorite plant-based milk!)

TOPPINGS:

  • 1 cup chunky medium salsa (You can use your favorite one!)
  • Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Sliced jalapeños

Instructions

TO SOAK THE CASHEWS:

  • Add cashews to a bowl or measuring cup, cover with fresh cold water and cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temp overnight. If soaking for 3-4 hours, add cashews to measuring cup and cover with boiling water instead. Drain and rinse.

TO MAKE THE QUESO:

  • Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add additional salt, to taste.
  • NOTE: If you want a thinner consistency for the Queso, add additional milk.
  • You can either add the Queso to a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring it until it begins to bubble----to serve it warm or serve it immediately after it's blended.
  • To serve, add to a bowl and top with salsa (gently spreading it atop the Queso in a circular motion), sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro. Enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips, over nachos, burrito bowls, in quesadillas, etc.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When serving, either enjoy cold or heated.
  • MAKE AHEAD: You can make the Queso ahead of time (unheated) and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator prior to serving. When serving, either enjoy cold or heated. Prep topping ingredients and store them in separate airtight containers until ready to assemble.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg