Cashew Queso Sauce

by Susan on May 18, 2016

Cashew Queso Sauce

I never realized how creamy and delicious sauces made from cashews can be, but just wait till you taste this Cashew Queso Sauce!

Ingredients:
1 cup raw cashews
3 cups water, divided use
2 Tbsp. tomato paste, no sugar-added
1 tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. smoked paprika
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
¾ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Preparation:
1. Place cashews and 2 cups water in a medium bowl. Let soak for up to 3 hours. Rinse and drain.
2. 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.
3. Keep refrigerated for up to five days.

Nutritional Information:

Total Calories: 74
Total Fat: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
Protein: 4 grams

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Cashew Queso Sauce
Spiked with spices, a touch of tomato paste for color and richness, and nutritional yeast (a secret ingredient that makes foods taste like cheese) this vegan dip has a flavor that you’ll want to lick clean from the bowl.
Course Dips & Sauces
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Course Dips & Sauces
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 1. Place cashews and 2 cups water in a medium bowl. Let soak for up to 3 hours. Rinse and drain.
  2. 2. 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.
  3. 3. Keep refrigerated for up to five days.
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