Dairy -Free Queso

Dairy -Free Queso

Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy our delicious Dairy -Free Queso, packed with amazing flavor! Each serving contains 226 calories, 13g of fat, 20g of carbohydrates, 4g of fiber, 10g of protein—making it a perfect choice for an OATSOME recipe.

Nutrition info:

Calories: 226
Fat: 13g
Carbs: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 10g

Ingredients

Servings: 1
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch, or arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • 1/2 cup store-bought spicy salsa, drained
  • 1/4 tsp salt, more to taste
  • Tortilla chips or pita, optional, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1. In a small dish or bowl, combine oat milk and vinegar and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened slightly.
  2. 2. Mix in cornstarch or arrowroot, stirring to dissolve. Set aside.
  3. 3. In a blender or food processor, process cashews until finely ground. Set aside.
  4. 4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, spices, and tahini.
  5. 5. Stir in ground cashews and oat milk mixture until well blended.
  6. 6. Stir in prepared salsa and salt. Cook until desired consistency, keeping in mind that mixture will thicken slightly as it cools. Salt to taste.
  7. 7. Serve warm, at room temperature or cold with tortilla or pita chips, or use as a sauce for tacos, quesadillas, or burritos.
  8. 8. Enjoy your Dairy-Free Queso!

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