Description
Indulge in a creamy, smoky delight with our Crockpot Vegan Queso Dip that’s perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make dip combines soaked cashews with flavorful spices, creating a rich texture that rivals traditional queso. Ideal for game days, parties, or cozy nights in, this plant-based dip will disappear from the table in minutes! With minimal prep time and customizable spice levels, you can cater to all taste preferences. Pair it with fresh veggies, tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for tacos to elevate your snacking experience. Enjoy the compliments as guests rave about this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups raw unsalted cashews (soaked)
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric (optional)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1–3 tsp adobo liquid
- 1 tsp agave nectar
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Soak cashews in water for approximately 2 hours. Drain and rinse.
- In a high-speed blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, paprika, cumin, turmeric, chipotle peppers, adobo liquid, agave nectar, and water (omit olive oil).
- Blend until mostly smooth for about 30 seconds.
- While blending, gradually add olive oil until fully emulsified and creamy (1-2 minutes).
- Transfer the mixture to a crockpot set to 'warm' and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg