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Vegan Nacho Cheese (Easy Blender Queso!)

How to Make Vegan Nacho Cheese | A healthy vegan nacho cheese sauce recipe
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This vegan nacho cheese sauce is easy and tastes unbelievably like the real thing! Essentially a plant based queso, it’s creamy and packed with favor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw unsalted whole cashews
  • 1 7 ounce can mild green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (make sure it’s not spicy!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (for color, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Soak or boil the cashews: Place the cashews in a bowl with water and allow them to soak for at least 1 hour (or longer, overnight if you think ahead.) OR Time saver trick! Place the cashews in a pot on the stovetop and cover with 2 inches hot water. Bring to a boil, then boil 10 minutes (for high speed blender) or 15 minutes (for standard blender). 
  2. Drain the cashews. 
  3. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend on high until creamy and fully combined. Place in a sealed container and store in the refrigerator.