Tahini Queso (Vegan, Dairy Free)
Tahini Queso is a creamy plant based queso recipe perfect for your next fiesta! Made with sesame paste, cashews, jalapeño, lime, and cilantro this flavorful dip is blended and ready for your tortilla chips in no time! Vegan, Dairy Free.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Cost: $1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews boiled in hot water for 15 minutes
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon lime juice one half lime, squeezed
- 2 tablespoons salsa of choice
- 1 fresh jalapeño seeded and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil, and boil the raw cashews for about 15 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Drain and add cashews to blender along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until the cashews have completely broken down and the queso has become thick and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary: adding more jalapeños, salsa, lime juice if needed.
- Serve as a dip for tortilla chips, on tacos or burritos, or use as a spicy veggie dip!
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Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg