How to Make Vegan Queso Dip
Bring a pot of water to a boil., Boil the cashews and strain., Combine all of the ingredients in a blender., Transfer the dip to a dish and garnish it with cilantro.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Add 4 cups (946 ml) of water to a large pot, and place it on the stove.
Turn the heat to high, and allow the water to come to a boil, which should take 5 to 7 minutes., After the water has come to a boil, add 1 ¼ cups (190 g) of raw cashews to the pot.
Allow the nuts to boil for 2 to 3 minutes before turning the heat off.
Next, drain the cashews completely in a colander.
If you don’t want to boil the cashews, you can soak them in hot water for 8 hours to overnight to help soften them up. , After you’ve strained the cashews, add them, along with ⅓ cup (42 g) of nutritional yeast, 1 cup (237 ml) of water, ½ cup (118 ml) of non-dairy milk, 2 tablespoons (32 g) of chopped green chilies, ½ teaspoon (½ g) of chipotle powder, ½ teaspoon (1 g) of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon (3 g) of turmeric, and ⅓ teaspoon (2 g) of salt, to a high speed blender.
Blend the mixture from low to high until it is completely smooth.
Keep blending at a high speed to warm it up slightly.If the dip is too thick after you blend it, you can add a little more water to thin it out.
You can substitute more water for the non-dairy milk if you prefer.
You can substitute a seeded jalapeno for the green chiles if you prefer.
You can substitute a Cajun seasoning blend for the chipotle powder.
If you don’t have a high speed blender, you can use a standard blender or food processor.
After you blend the dip together, you can microwave it for 30 to 60 seconds to warm it up. , Once the dip is completely blended, use a spatula to transfer it to serving bowl.
Garnish it with some chopped cilantro, and serve it with your favorite vegan crackers or chips.If you like, you can also squeeze a lime wedge over the dip to add a little citrus kick.
Cover any leftover dip and store in the refrigerator.
It should keep for 3 to 5 days, but it’s best if you heat it up before serving. -
Step 2: Boil the cashews and strain.
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Step 3: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
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Step 4: Transfer the dip to a dish and garnish it with cilantro.
Detailed Guide
Add 4 cups (946 ml) of water to a large pot, and place it on the stove.
Turn the heat to high, and allow the water to come to a boil, which should take 5 to 7 minutes., After the water has come to a boil, add 1 ¼ cups (190 g) of raw cashews to the pot.
Allow the nuts to boil for 2 to 3 minutes before turning the heat off.
Next, drain the cashews completely in a colander.
If you don’t want to boil the cashews, you can soak them in hot water for 8 hours to overnight to help soften them up. , After you’ve strained the cashews, add them, along with ⅓ cup (42 g) of nutritional yeast, 1 cup (237 ml) of water, ½ cup (118 ml) of non-dairy milk, 2 tablespoons (32 g) of chopped green chilies, ½ teaspoon (½ g) of chipotle powder, ½ teaspoon (1 g) of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon (3 g) of turmeric, and ⅓ teaspoon (2 g) of salt, to a high speed blender.
Blend the mixture from low to high until it is completely smooth.
Keep blending at a high speed to warm it up slightly.If the dip is too thick after you blend it, you can add a little more water to thin it out.
You can substitute more water for the non-dairy milk if you prefer.
You can substitute a seeded jalapeno for the green chiles if you prefer.
You can substitute a Cajun seasoning blend for the chipotle powder.
If you don’t have a high speed blender, you can use a standard blender or food processor.
After you blend the dip together, you can microwave it for 30 to 60 seconds to warm it up. , Once the dip is completely blended, use a spatula to transfer it to serving bowl.
Garnish it with some chopped cilantro, and serve it with your favorite vegan crackers or chips.If you like, you can also squeeze a lime wedge over the dip to add a little citrus kick.
Cover any leftover dip and store in the refrigerator.
It should keep for 3 to 5 days, but it’s best if you heat it up before serving.
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