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A spoon dripping with vegan queso sauce
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Vegan Queso Sauce

Creamy, cheesy and oh so delicious! This vegan queso sauce from One Bite Vegan is superb served as a dip on its own or as part of Mexican inspired dish.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Dips, Dressings, Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: vegan queso
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 218kcal

Ingredients

In blender

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked and drained
  • ½ to ⅓ cup water
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 1½ tbsp lemon juice

In saucepan

  • ½ cup salsa optional
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Instructions

  • If not using a high-speed blender, soak the cashews for a couple of hours or overnight. Drain and place in the blender.
  • Add rest of ingredients except the salsa and blend on high for a few minutes or until creamy and smooth without any graininess.
  • Transfer to a saucepan, add the salsa, and bring to a simmer. Use as an ingredient or serve as a sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 962mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2.6mg