Vegan Green Chile Queso

Ingredients

• 1/2 Onion (diced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric (for color)
• 2 cups Cauliflower (riced)
• 1/2 cup Raw Cashews (no soaking required!)
• 1 cup Water
• 1 Tbs Lemon Juice
• 1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/4 cup Non-Dairy Yogurt (cashewgurt)
• 1 can Fire Roasted Tomatoes (drained (15oz))
• 8 oz Green Chiles (chopped (about 1 cup - adjust if using fresh))

Instructions

1. 1

   Saute diced onion in a little water or veg broth until softened

2. 2

   Add garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds)

3. 3

   Add paprika, salt, chili powder, cumin, and turmeric. Stir and simmer 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add cauliflower, cashews, and water and simmer for 5 minutes or until cauliflower has softened

5. 5

   Carefully pour into a blender and add lemon juice, vinegar, nutritional yeast, and yogurt

6. 6

   Blend until silky smooth

7. 7

   Pour back into the pan and add drained tomatoes and green chiles

8. 8

   Simmer until bubbly. Adjust spices if needed.