Description
This Vegan Green Chile Queso is velvety smooth with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for Nachos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Baked Potatoes or even Pizza!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 Onion (diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric (for color)
- 2 cups Cauliflower (riced)
- 1/2 cup Raw Cashews (no soaking required!)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Tbs Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1/4 cup Non-Dairy Yogurt (cashewgurt)
- 1 can Fire Roasted Tomatoes (drained (15oz))
- 8 oz Green Chiles (chopped (about 1 cup - adjust if using fresh))
Instructions
- Saute diced onion in a little water or veg broth until softened
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds)
- Add paprika, salt, chili powder, cumin, and turmeric. Stir and simmer 1-2 minutes.
- Add cauliflower, cashews, and water and simmer for 5 minutes or until cauliflower has softened
- Carefully pour into a blender and add lemon juice, vinegar, nutritional yeast, and yogurt
- Blend until silky smooth
- Pour back into the pan and add drained tomatoes and green chiles
- Simmer until bubbly. Adjust spices if needed.
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Keywords: green chile queso, vegan queso, vegan recipes