Skipping dairy and looking for something extra-good to dip your chips in? Good news: Plant-based queso is a thing. Which means — drumroll — super-melty, extra cheesy–tasting vegan queso is now on your must-eat list.
Special Diets:
Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Ingredients
2 tablespoonsvegan butter
1 smallyellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoonsgluten-free flour
1 1/2 cupsunsweetened cashewmilk
1 1/4 cupsdairy-free cheddar-Jack shreds
1/4 teaspoonsmoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoonskosher salt, to taste
1green onion, thinly sliced
1 mediumtomato, seeds removed, chopped
1 cupcilantro leaves
1jalapeño, chopped
Tortilla chips, for serving
Method
In a saucepan, combine vegan butter and chopped yellow onion until translucent and softened. Add gluten-free flour on low heat, stirring for 2 minutes, until fully combined.
Add cashewmilk and bring to a simmer.
Stir in shredded dairy-free cheese until fully melted. Then add cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and salt.
Garnish with sliced green onion, chopped tomato, fresh cilantro and jalapeño. Serve warm with tortilla chips.