Dairy-Free Tomato Queso Dip
 
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This recipe is adapted from Robin Robertson's cookbook, Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker. I add cashews for richness, and tweaked some seasonings a little.
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Recipe type: Appetiser
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: about 2 cups
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup cashews
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (Robin uses diced green chiles and less chili powder, but I only had plain diced tomatoes)
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast (I use Bob's Red Mill)
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder (mild, medium, or hot - your choice!)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ to ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Grind the cashews in your spice grinder until powdered, about 30 seconds.
  2. Place the tomatoes with juice in your blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add the ground cashews, nutritional yeast, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt, and blend until smooth.
  3. Lightly oil the insert of the slow cooker or spray it with cooking spray, and transfer the queso mixture to the cooker.
  4. Stir in the water until well incorporated (use less for a thicker dip, you can add more later if it thickens too much).
  5. Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours, or until the mixture is thick and hot. If the mixture isn’t thick after 2 hours, turn the setting to High, remove the lid, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes longer.
  6. When ready to serve, spoon about ⅓ cup of the queso into a small bowl, stir in the lemon juice, then stir the mixture back into the slow cooker.
  7. Taste, add pepper to taste, and adjust the seasonings, if needed.
Notes
Stovetop Directions: Cook the tomato queso in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking regularly, for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened to your liking. Add the water as needed. If preferred, you can simmer it over low heat for 30 minutes or more, checking in occasionally to stir.
Can You Freeze this Vegan Queso? Yes! It might separate when frozen and reheated, but simply place it in your blender and give it a quick blend.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ cup Calories: 74 Fat: 2.8g Saturated fat: .5g Carbohydrates: 8.9g Sugar: 1.8g Sodium: 169mg Fiber: 3.5g Protein: 5.9g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-slow-cooker-tomato-queso-dip