Vegan Cashew Queso Sauce
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Appitizer, Snacks & Sides, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican, Vegan
Servings 8
Calories 102 kcal
- 1 cup cashews
- 3 cups water divided use
- 2 Tbsp. canned tomatoes no sugar-added
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. paprika ground
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- ¾ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice fresh
Place cashews and 2 cups water in a medium bowl. Let soak for up to 3 hours. Rinse and drain.
Place drained cashews, remaining 1 cup water, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, yeast, salt, and lemon juice in a blender (or food processor); cover. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides of blender if needed. Add additional water if needed.
Keep refrigerated for up to five days.
Container Equivalents
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A great accessory with any meal.
Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 225mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 391IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizer, cashew, mexican, queso, side dish, snack