Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • Tortilla chips and assorted vegetables

Method

  • Rinse cashews in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add water to cover by 3 in. Cover and let stand overnight.
  • Drain and rinse cashews, discarding liquid. Transfer to a food processor. Add 1 cup water, nutritional yeast, cilantro, lime juice, salt and chili powder; cover and process until pureed, 3-4 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
  • Transfer to a small saucepan. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with tortilla chips and vegetables.