Vegan Queso Dip Recipe

Name: Vegan Queso Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups plain cashews; 6 cups water, divided into 2 3 cups amounts; 1 -2 tablespoon bouillon; 2 (10 ounce) cans rotel; ½ cup nutritional yeast; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 large onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon dry mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard; 1 teaspoon bolner pinto bean seasoning (simply add a bit of salt, cayenne, cumin and garlic powder if don't have); 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (for color) (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups plain cashews
6 cups water, divided into 2 3 cups amounts
1 -2 tablespoon bouillon
2 (10 ounce) cans rotel
½ cup nutritional yeast
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cumin
1 large onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon dry mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard
1 teaspoon bolner pinto bean seasoning (simply add a bit of salt, cayenne, cumin and garlic powder if don't have)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
½ teaspoon turmeric powder (for color) (optional)

1
Soak cashews in 3 cups water for at least 2 hours or up to overnight in the fridge.
2
Drain and rinse.
3
In a blender or vitamix, combine cashews, cornstarch and second 3 cups of water.
4
Blend for several minutes until a silky liquid has formed.
5
In a medium pot, combine all ingredients except onions and stir.
6
Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer.
7
Add onions and cook for 5-10 minutes until desired thickness is achieved.
8
Adjust seasonings to your taste, adding more nutritional yeast, mustard, lemon juice, cumin or cayenne pepper as needed.
9
Queso keeps in the fridge very well and does not break apart like traditional cheese sauces.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups plain cashews, 6 cups water, divided into 2 3 cups amounts, 1 -2 tablespoon bouillon, 2 (10 ounce) cans rotel, and more.

Yes, Vegan Queso Dip falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Vegan Queso Dip

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