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Creamy vegan queso dip with cashew sauce and taco seasoning served with tortilla chips in a bowl

Vegan Queso Dip with Cashew Sauce and Taco Seasoning

Vegan queso is a creamy cashew-based dip with a smooth texture and savory taco-inspired flavor. This easy blended sauce is perfect for dipping or adding rich flavor to your favorite meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 162
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 oz / 115 g can diced green chiles (or less, to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (add a pinch of salt if it’s unsalted)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. Taste the queso and adjust the flavor to your preference.
  3. Serve as a chip dip, sauce for roasted vegetables, or topping for tacos, burritos, and crunchwraps.

Notes

Some recipes suggest soaking the cashews first, but this version can achieve a smooth, creamy result without soaking when using a powerful blender. A high-speed blender works best; with a standard blender, the texture may be slightly less smooth, and soaking the cashews may help improve the consistency.