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Vegan Queso Dip
A Queso Dip perfect for any occasion and meant to be shared!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1.5 cups raw cashews
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Califia Farms Almond Barista Blend
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less as desired)
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1-2 teaspoons garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon tapioca starch
(1) 10oz can tomatoes and green chiles (optional)
1 roma tomato, diced (optional)
2-3 tablespoon sweet potato puree
Toppings:
Fresh jalapeño,
Fresh cilantro,
Additional fresh diced tomato
Directions
01
Bring 2-3 cups of water to boil on the stove-top.
02
Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and pour boiling water over top.
03
Let cashews soak for 10-15 minutes and then drain.
04
Place cashews, creamer and nutritional yeast in a high powered blender. Blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
05
Add salt, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, red chili powder, garlic powder, minced garlic and tapioca starch (and sweet potato puree, if using).
06
Blend on high until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
07
Taste the cashew mixture and adjust any seasoning, as necessary.
08
Place tomatoes and green chiles in a bowl and add cashew mixture. Stir to combine.
09
Add additional diced tomatoes and stir to combine.
10
Serve with sliced jalapeño and fresh cilantro.
