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Vegan Queso Dip


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  • Author: Valentina Celant
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan

Description

Creamy, cheesy, and totally vegan! This dip is perfect for parties or a cozy night in. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cans cannellini beans
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 onions onion
  • 0.5 - 1 jalapenos jalapeno
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 cups (355 ml) nondairy unsweetened milk
  • 1 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 1 tbsp white miso
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • guacamole, soy chorizo, and fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the oil, onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
  2. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft and starting to become golden brown.
  3. Add the drained can of beans and reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together about ½ cup of the milk and the tapioca starch until smooth.
  5. Add the remaining milk (including the tapioca mixture) to the bean and vegetable mixture.
  6. Add the remaining spices, nutritional yeast, and miso. Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until the beans are soft and mushy, and the mixture thickens (15-20 minutes).
  7. Use an immersion blender or pour the mixture into a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy. Add a little more milk if needed.
  8. Serve hot with soyrizo, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
  9. Stir in a can of drained Rotel after blending, if desired.

Notes

  • For a smoother queso, blend until completely smooth; you may need to add a tablespoon or two of extra milk.
  • To adjust the spice level, start with half a jalapeño and add more to taste.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 10