Well Plated · by Erin Clarke★ 4.2 (7)

Vegan Queso

Name: Vegan Queso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6, 6 cups (12 to 16 servings)
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 5 cups cauliflower florets (from about 1 medium head cauliflower); 4 cloves garlic (peeled but left whole); 1 medium yellow onion (cut into 1/2-inch slices); 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons low-sodium seasoning ((plus 1 1/2 teaspoons) divided (check labels to ensure it's 100% dairy free)); 1 cup raw cashews; 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice, plus additional as needed); 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (omit if using regular taco seasoning or add to taste); 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies ((10 ounce can) , drained, or 1 1/4 cups well-drained chunky salsa); Optional toppings: sliced jalapeño (fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING45M COOK

CAL 9%·PRO 14%

CARBS 15G33% OF CAL

3G FIBER7G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 12G57% OF CAL

2G SAT9G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A creamy queso dip made from roasted cauliflower, cashews, and nutritional yeast with no cheese. Tangy, rich, and completely dairy-free.

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Ingredients

serves 6

5 cups cauliflower florets (from about 1 medium head cauliflower)
4 cloves garlic (peeled but left whole)
1 medium yellow onion (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium seasoning ((plus 1 1/2 teaspoons) divided (check labels to ensure it's 100% dairy free))
1 cup raw cashews
1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice, plus additional as needed)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (omit if using regular taco seasoning or add to taste)
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies ((10 ounce can) , drained, or 1 1/4 cups well-drained chunky salsa)
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeño (fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion)

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 45M

CAL 9%·PRO 14%

CARBS 15G33% OF CAL

3G FIBER7G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 12G57% OF CAL

2G SAT9G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 15m
Cook: 30m
Sodium: 789mg
Total sugar: 5g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 457mg
Calcium: 114mg
Iron: 2mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 15M
SODIUM: 789MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Vegan Queso

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

At a glance