Sweet dreams are made of cheese! I think I’ve mentioned this a few times, but the most challenging part of being a vegan was giving up the cheese. I even went so far as to create and teach a vegan cheese class! I adore this vegan Queso Blanco! It is so yummy and so easy to make. I put it on everything from my enchiladas to making a delicious mac-n-cheese. Mostly, I stand around with a plate of warm tortilla chips and dip until my heart’s content! I hope you love it as much as I do!
The other great thing about this recipe is that it is cholesterol-free, yep 100% plant-based, and no oil! Serve this dip piping hot, and don’t be surprised when it disappears quickly! Easy to re-heat with just a tablespoon or two plant-based milk and microwave on medium heat for 30 seconds. Stir, and add 30 seconds as needed until warm!
Vegan Queso Blanco
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Vegan Cheese
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This oil-free vegan queso is ready in less than 15 minutes! So yummy, you can add as much or as little heat as you want by skipping the jalapeños or doubling them up! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight, if not using high powered blender
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup plant-based milk (I use Oatly oat milk)
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp tapioca starch (for a gooey consistency)
- 1–2 tsp salt
- 1 (4 oz) can pickled jalapeños with juice
- 1 can tomatoes with green chili’s, like Rotel
- Dash turmeric for color, if desired
Instructions
- Warm a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp vegetable stock and onions. Sauté onions until done and translucent, about 7-8 minutes. Remove onions from pan, and add to blender. Add all remaining ingredients except the Rotel tomatoes, if using. Blend until very smooth. If using a Vitamix, about 45 seconds on high.
- Transfer to a saucepan and put on the stove over medium-low heat. Heat until desired consistency, continually stirring so as not to burn the bottom.
- Taste and add extra salt if desired. Pour vegan queso into a serving bowl and stir in the 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeños and drained can of Rotel if using. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge about 5 days. When reheating, add additional unsweetened plant-based milk, if desired, to thin to desired consistency.
You can use chicken broth instead of vegetable if you’re not vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 101
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
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