5-Minute Vegan Cashew Queso
This creamy vegan queso is ready in just 5 minutes! Cheesy, quick, and easy to make, it's perfect for serving with nachos, burrito bowls, tacos, and more. This non-traditional version is inspired by the creaminess and heat of chile con queso, with a hint of North African flavor from harissa.
Instructions
- 1
Add all hot water (0.75 cup), raw cashews (1 cup), garlic (1 clove), nutritional yeast (2 tbsp), ground cumin (0.5 tsp), chili powder (1 tsp), salt (0.5 tsp), and harissa (1 tbsp) to a blender and blend until creamy. Add more [hot water] or [raw cashews] to adjust consistency.
- 2
Taste and adjust flavor with more [nutritional yeast], [salt], [ground cumin], [chili powder], [harissa], or [garlic] as desired.
- 3
Serve with [chips] or as a topping for [tacos], [nachos], or burritos. Garnish with additional [harissa] or [salsa] (optional).
- 4
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. To thaw from frozen, set in refrigerator for 24-48 hours. Reheat in microwave or in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add more [water] as needed if it thickens when reheating.
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