Dairy Free Cashew Queso Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the garlic cloves and blanch for 60 seconds. Remove the garlic, then remove the pot from the heat and reserve the hot water.
• To a the bowl of a food processor, add the cashews, blanched garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, cumin, chipotle powder, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Starting with 1¼ cups (300 g), add the reserved hot water. Blend on medium-high speed to combine. If the mixture looks too thick and isn't blending well, add another ¼ cup (60 ml) of hot water and continue blending. Add more hot water, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, as needed until the mixture is smooth, silky, and spreadable.
• Transfer the queso to a serving bowl and fold in the diced tomatoes and green chiles.
• Serve with tortilla chips.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Rinse cashews in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight., Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Transfer to a food processor. Add 1 cup water, nutritional yeast, cilantro, lime juice, salt and chili powder; cover and process until pureed, 3-4 minutes, scraping down sides as needed., Transfer to a small saucepan. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with tortilla chips and vegetables.