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Vegan Cashew Queso Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
SERVINGS 8
Course Appitizer, Snacks & Sides, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican, Vegan
Servings 8
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

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Keyword appetizer, cashew, mexican, queso, side dish, snack