Vegan Queso

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1

  Place cashews in a small bowl, cover with 3/4 cup water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain cashews and rinse under cold water.

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• Step 2

  Place the cashews, along with lime juice, nutritional yeast, tomato paste, smoked paprika, salt and cayenne in a high-speed blender and blend on the highest setting until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides once or twice. Thin with a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. each

Per Serving:

109 calories; protein 3.5g; carbohydrates 7.4g; dietary fiber 1.3g; sugars 1.4g; fat 8.1g; saturated fat 1.6g; vitamin a iu 157.1IU; vitamin c 2mg; folate 12.8mcg; calcium 10.8mg; iron 1.3mg; magnesium 47.1mg; potassium 186.4mg; sodium 108.5mg; thiamin 1.2mg.

Exchanges:

1 1/2 fat