Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, cashews, soaked for at least 3 hours, drained, and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

  • Blend all of the ingredients together in a food processor or a high speed blender till smooth. If you use a food processor, stop frequently while blending to scrape the sides of the machine down. The queso sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, and it can be frozen for up to a month.