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Spicy Queso (Creamy Mac N Cheese)

Spicy Queso is a classic comfort dish elevated with a vegan twist, featuring acreamy cashew-based sauce that satisfies cravings without sacrificing flavor ortexture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • 1 med. potato peeled
  • 1 med, carrot
  • 1 large onion
  • 4-5 garlic cloves
  • 10 cashews or more for extra creaminess
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 Juice of Lemon optional, for a smoky flavor
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flake(optional)
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • salt, to taste

For Serving:

Instructions
 

  • Steam the potato, carrot, onion, garlic cloves, and cashews until tender.
  • Transfer the steamed ingredients to a blender.
  • Add nutritional yeast and turmeric.
  • Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Enjoy this rich and creamy plant-based queso ! ?✨

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Notes

Enjoy rich ‘n creamy Mac ‘n Cheese!!
Keyword Vegan, Mac n Cheese, Cashew Cream, Dairy-Free, Plant-Based, Comfort Food, Recipe, Creamy, Nutritional Yeast