Dairy-Free Queso

Name: Dairy-Free Queso
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups.
Ingredients: 2 cups raw cashews; 1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk; 1/3 cup nutritional yeast; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained; Tortilla chips and assorted vegetables

This healthy queso is our household's newest obsession. It's so shockingly delicious, you have to try it to believe it! —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

Ingredients

2 cups raw cashews
1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
Tortilla chips and assorted vegetables

Directions

Rinse cashews in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight.
Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Transfer to a food processor. Add 1 cup water, nutritional yeast, cilantro, lime juice, salt and chili powder; cover and process until pureed, 3-4 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
Transfer to a small saucepan. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with tortilla chips and vegetables.

Test Kitchen tips

Cashews give this "queso" a rich and creamy texture but only if they're soaked long enough. It's best to start the night before and let them soak at least eight hours.

Want a creamier queso? Add additional water or almond milk until you achieve the desired consistency.