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Queso Dip
[Vegan]

MJ By: Maggie Jones

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Ingredients You Need for Queso Dip [Vegan]

1/2 cup cashews
3/4 cup cauliflower
1 ounce carrot
1 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1-2 chipotle peppers, to taste
1/4 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1 clove garlic
6 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Olive oil spray
1/4 cup onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Ground chipotle pepper, to taste
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles, well drained

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How to Prepare Queso Dip [Vegan]

Pour boiling water over the cashews and let sit at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place cauliflower and carrot in a large bowl, add 1/4 cup water, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave for 10 minutes. (Alternatively, if you don't have a microwave, you can boil the vegetables until tender.)
Drain cashews. Add soaked cashews, cauliflower, carrot, almond milk, vegetable broth, chipotle peppers, mustard, vinegar, garlic, and nutritional yeast to a blender. Puree until smooth.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Add onions and saute, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Pour almond milk mixture into the saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add salt, cumin and black pepper and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in diced tomatoes and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy.

Nutritional Information

Calories 84 Total Fat 3.9g Saturated Fat 0.7g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 178mg Potassium 357mg Total Carbohydrates 8.9g Dietary Fiber 3.0g Sugars 2.2g Protein 5.1g

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.