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Creamy Vegan Queso Guacamole Spread

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A smooth, smoky, and zesty dairy-free spread combining cashews and avocados for a creamy vegan queso perfect for parties and snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 2 hours or boiled for 15 minutes)
  • 2 medium ripe avocados (peeled and pitted)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 small jalapeño (seeded for mild heat or left whole for spice)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • About 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water (as needed to blend)
  • A small handful fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup of raw cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 2 hours or boil for 15 minutes if short on time.
  2. Cut 2 ripe avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop the flesh into your blender or food processor.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 small jalapeño (seeded if you want mild heat), 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and about 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to the blender.
  4. Drain the soaked cashews and add them to the blender with the avocado mixture.
  5. Pulse the mixture on high, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency (usually 1/4 to 1/2 cup). Stop and scrape the sides as needed.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning: add extra lime juice for tang or cayenne/extra jalapeño for spice if desired.
  7. Stir in a handful of chopped fresh cilantro for brightness, or blend it in if preferred.
  8. Refrigerate the spread for at least 30 minutes before serving to thicken and meld flavors.

Notes

Soaking cashews is essential for a creamy texture; if short on time, boil them for 15 minutes. Adjust lime juice and nutritional yeast gradually to balance tang and cheesy flavor. Toast smoked paprika lightly for a deeper smoky flavor. Blend in short pulses to avoid heating the dip. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Can be warmed gently for a warm queso-style dip.

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