Dairy-Free Queso
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp hot sauce
Directions
- Step 1 Add cashews and 1 1/4 cups of water to a small saucepan.
- Step 2 Boil cashews for 5 minutes until they become soft
- Step 3 Let sit and cool for another 5 minutes
- Step 4 Transfer cashews and water to a food processor
- Step 5 add 1/4 to 1/2 cups of water and nutritional yeast.
- Step 6 Blend on high until well combined.
- Step 7 Transfer back to the small saucepan and cook on low to medium heat.
- Step 8 Stir in spices, salt, and hot sauce.
- Step 9 Cook until it starts to thicken and slightly bubble. Serve immediately with your favorite chips!
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Dairy-Free Queso
Mexican food is probably my all-time fave. Â I think I could eat some form of it every day for the rest of my life and not get sick of it. Seriously. Â Life is too short to eat food that doesnât taste that good â only to make you feel crummy after. Â I created this recipe because a lot of my clients (myself included) are sensitive to some form of dairy â but still want to eat their favorite foods. Â This recipe can be easily tailored as well; different spices can be added/taken off this recipe if needed to make it fit your food sensitivity and taste needs.
Health Benefits of Cashews
Cashews are packed with essential nutrients like magnesium and poly/monounsaturated fatty acids that are beneficial for your body in many ways. They are also a good source of antioxidants and contain a fair amount of plant-based protein.
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Easy to use in any recipe
Raw cashews are a staple in my pantry for this main reason.  Whether itâs using them as the main ingredient for dairy substitutes in mashed potatoes or cheese sauce â  or roasting them in the oven to add on top of salads and stir-fry, cashews are a natural dose of pizazz to your meals.  Simple boil for a few minutes or let them soak overnight, and you have a very versatile  ingredient with endless possibilities.
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Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast is not âaliveâ like other yeast products used to make beer and bread. Â The yeast cells are killed during the processing, and it adds a cheesy and savory flavor to your favorite recipes and foods. Â It is from the species of yeast known as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and is a good source of minerals like zinc and selenium â plus many of your B vitamins. Â Besides using it to make cheese sauces and queso, I love adding it to my eggs and potato dishes as well.
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