Jun 19, 2020(Last updated Mar 14, 2024)by Hannah Sunderani
Vegan Queso Recipe
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy 5-minute vegan queso recipe with you. Made with cashews and nutritional yeast, the ingredients are blended together until it’s a creamy, fiery, and cheesy dip that you can enjoy for dipping tortillas and fresh veggies. Or, stuff into vegan tacos, burritos and my all-time favourite, slathered into a vegan crunchwrap supreme!
You won’t believe how delicious this cheesy vegan queso is given how little effort it takes to come together. Let me tell you exactly how to make this 5-minute recipe.
Vegan Queso Recipe
The ingredients
The ingredients for this recipe are so simple and straight forward, and if you’re used to cooking vegan, it’s likely you already have them in your pantry.
Here is what you’ll need:
- raw cashews
- garlic
- nutritional yeast
- cumin
- chili powder
- onion powder
- hot sauce
- sea salt
Typically, you can find these ingredients at most generic grocery stores. However, if you’re struggling to find nutritional yeast than I recommend a visit to an organic grocers like WholefoodsorTrader Joe’s.
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See just how easy this vegan queso comes together on my YouTube Channel!
In this episode, I teach my husband how to make a Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme featuring this delicious vegan queso! (It’s the recipe that convinced my husband to go vegan!)
Vegan Queso Recipe Notes & Tips
The raw cashews and nutritional yeast are what makes this vegan queso so cheesy. I love using raw cashews for cheesy sauces and spreads like myvegan cashew cheese.
Typically, I recommend soaking cashews in advance before using in sauce recipes. But to make this recipe faster, we’re omitting the soaking and adding hot water to the blender with the cashews. The heat will help break things down for a creamy and smooth blend. This way you can make your vegan queso recipe in just 5 minutes. Perfect for when you need a last minute creamy and cheesy dip.
As for the nutritional yeast; this is the secret ingredient that vegans use to achieve cheesy and savoury taste. I use nutritional yeast in so many of my recipesfor bold cheesy flavour and umami taste. Certainly, it’s apantry staplefor a plant-based diet.
In addition to its taste, nutritional yeast has tons of health benefits. I guess you can say the truth is in its name. Check outMedical News Todayto see just how nutritious nutritional yeast is.
You can find nutritional yeast at most general grocery stores. But if you’re having trouble finding it than I recommend to try an organic grocers likeWholefoods,Farm BoyorTrader Joe’s. Or, order it onAmazon.
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So there we have it! A simple and easy 5-minute vegan queso recipe that you can enjoy as a cheesy dip, or lathered into tacos and burritos. It’s creamy and smooth, cheesy and fiery. I think you’re going to love this vegan queso recipe as much as we do!
And, if you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I love hearing from you. And of course, tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.
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5-Minute Vegan Queso Recipe
4.88 from 8 votes
By Hannah Sunderani
This 5-minute vegan queso recipe is smooth and creamy, fiery and cheesy! Made by blending cashews and nutritional yeast for the ultimate cheesy dip that's perfectly paired with crunchy tortilla chips and fresh vegetables. Or, slather it into tacos, burritos, and vegan crunchwrap supremes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Serves 1.5 cups
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
Instructions
Toss everything into a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
(Add up to 1/4 cup more hot water, in splashes, if needed to thin for blending.)
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Notes
Nutrition facts are a rough estimate, based on entire recipe (approx. 1.5 cups), not per serving.
Approvals
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
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