Vegan Queso Dip

Vegan Queso Dip

This is the BEST easy vegan queso recipe, and it comes together in just 10 minutes!

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What if I told you it was possible to make a dairy-free queso dip at home that contains no cheese? This vegan queso recipe requires no cooking, no chopping, and no melting! It sounds too good to be true, but making dairy free queso at home isn’t really that complicated. All you need are a few ingredients and a blender, and you’re well on your way to making your vegan queso dreams come true!

What is queso?

Queso is the Spanish word for cheese. Queso (or chile con queso) can also specifically refer to a popular appetizer or side dish that consists of melted cheese that’s used as a dip for tortillas. Queso is commonly sold in Tex-Mex restaurants.

Queso dip typically consists of a variety of melted cheeses like Monterey, cream cheese, white cheddar, American cheese, or even Velveeta.

But, our vegan queso recipe does not use cheese at all, so it’s completely dairy free!

Where did queso originate?

Queso originates from the state of Chihuahua in Northern Mexico. Because of its proximity to the Southwestern United States, queso is also a staple dish in Tex-Mex cuisine.

How do you make this vegan queso?

What if I told you it was possible to make a variation of queso that contains no cheese? It’s true! Although this vegan queso recipe is not traditional, it is suitable for folks who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy, or simply avoid dairy for other reasons.

The full instructions on how to make this vegan queso dip are below, but here are the key ingredients for this vegan queso recipe:

• Raw Cashews, soaked and drained

• Nutritional Yeast

• Non-Dairy Milk

• Salsa

How do you soak cashews?

While you do not HAVE to soak the cashews for this recipe, it will give you queso a much creamier texture. To soak your cashews, simply place them in a bowl and cover them with water. Let sit for 8 hours, or overnight. Alternatively, if you’re short on time, you can simply cover your cashews with boiling water and allow them to sit for one hour.

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Vegan Queso Dip

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 15 Min

This is the BEST easy vegan queso recipe, and it comes together in just 10 minutes! This vegan queso recipe is a delicious lunch or snack that you'll want to devour with tortilla chips! And, it can all be done in just three steps.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked* and drained
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 c nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 c non-dairy milk
• salt, to taste (I used 1/2 tsp)
• 1 c salsa of your choice

Instructions

1. Blend the first 7 ingredients together in a blender.
2. Pour the mixture into a bowl. Add the salsa and stir.
3. Enjoy!

Notes

*I'm not saying you have to soak your cashews overnight, but soaked cashews will give you the creamiest queso texture. To soak your cashews, simply place them in a bowl and cover them with water. Let sit for 8 hours, or overnight. Alternatively, you can pour boiling water on top of your cashews and allow them to sit for one hour.

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