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Vegan Queso (Cheese) with Salsa

Vegan Queso (Cheese) with Salsa

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked and drained (To soak the cashews, put them in a bowl with 1 cup water and cover for at least four hours.)
  • 3 tablespoons large-flake nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup plain unsweetened almond milk divided
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 16 oz. package Sabra homestyle salsa
  • 1/4 cumin optional

Instructions

  • Put soaked cashews in blender with nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt, and 1/4 cup almond milk. 
  • Blend on medium speed until a chunky paste forms.
  • Add additional 1/4 cup almond milk and blend for about a minute more on medium speed, scraping down sides of the blender as needed.
  • Add 2/3 cup salsa and 1/4 cup water to mixture and blend on high until smooth.
  • Stir the remaining salsa into the mixture, and add cumin if desired for a smokier flavor. Queso can be served heated through or at room temperature. Enjoy!
  • Vegan Queso (Cheese) with Salsa sabra