Best Vegan Queso Recipe: Only 5 Minutes To Make

Name: Best Vegan Queso Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling hot water; 1 cup raw cashews; 1 clove garlic (chopped); 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp hot sauce (I used sriracha); 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt or sea salt; 1/8 tsp turmeric (for color)

Question 1

Can I Heat The Queso?

Accepted Answer

You can heat this cheese vegan queso in the microwave at 30 second intervals or in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add more water (or almond milk or coconut milk) as needed since it will thicken a bit as it loses moisture.

Question 2

How Do I Get A Creamy Texture?

Accepted Answer

Let the cashews soak for as long as you can so they soften. You’ll also want to use a high speed blender to make the queso super creamy.

Question 3

Too Thin?

Accepted Answer

Add a tablespoon of raw cashews.

Question 4

Too Thick?

Accepted Answer

Add a tablespoon of water or nut milk.

Question 5

Flavor Adjustment...

Accepted Answer

Add more nutritional yeast for cheesy flavor, salt to taste, cumin or smoked paprika for smokiness, chili powder or hot sauce for spicy heat, and garlic or lemon juice for zing.

Question 6

How To Save Leftovers?

Accepted Answer

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge for 24-48 hours. Reheat in microwave or in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add more water as needed.

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