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Nacho Cheese (“Queso”)

You won't believe how easy and delicious this vegan nacho cheese is - made fully from whole foods (no nutritional yeast required!). Adapted from veggiesdontbite.com.

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 8
Description

A quick, easy and wholesome nacho cheese made out of cashews and vegetables.

Ingredients
    Vegetables/Nuts
  • 1/2 cup Cashews (Soaked overnight)
  • 4 Red Potatoes (medium sized)
  • 1/3 Red Papper (medium sized)
  • 5 Baby Carrots
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion (small)
  • 1 Garlic Clove (medium)
    • Spices/Flavorings
  • 3/4 tsp Chickpea Miso
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Mustard Seed
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
  1. Cook Vegetables/Nuts in Instant Pot

    Soak the cashews overnight for creamiest results.

    Cook all vegetables/nuts (potatoes, pepper, carrot, onion, cashews) in Instant Pot with 2 cups of water for 5 minutes.

    Quick release when complete

  2. Blend

    Drain out the water.

    Place all vegetables/nuts in the Blender, along with spices/flavorings (miso, mustard, paprika, salt, lemon).

    Blend on high until smooth

Keywords: Nacho Cheese, Queso, Vegan, Whole Foods
Read it online: https://foodasmedicineforkids.com/recipe/nacho-cheese-queso/