Vegan White Queso with Green Chiles and Potatoes Recipe
This creamy, flavorful vegan white queso is made with just six simple ingredients, combining soaked cashews, tender white potatoes, and zesty seasonings to create a smooth, dairy-free dip that’s perfect for tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus overnight soaking if applicable)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (plus overnight soaking if applicable)
- Yield: About 2 cups of queso, serves 6
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup raw and unsalted cashews
- 1 ½ cup white potatoes, peeled and diced in small pieces
- 2 ½ tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¾ cup water
- 4 oz canned diced green chiles (113 g), mild or spicy
- ½ red bell pepper, diced in small cubes
Instructions
- Soak Cashews: Soak the raw cashews in plenty of fresh water overnight or in boiling water for 20-30 minutes to soften them, then drain thoroughly.
- Cook Potatoes: Boil the peeled and diced white potatoes in water for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and tender, then drain well.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the drained cashews, cooked potatoes, lemon juice, salt, nutritional yeast, and water. Blend the mixture until it reaches a very smooth and creamy texture.
- Add Chiles and Pepper: Transfer the blended queso to a medium bowl and stir in the canned diced green chiles and diced red bell pepper, reserving some peppers for topping if desired.
- Season and Serve: Taste the queso and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm with tortilla chips or drizzle over tacos, enchiladas, burritos, nachos, or Mexican bowls.
Notes
- If you don’t have time to soak cashews, add them to the boiling potatoes about 10 minutes before they are cooked. Drain both together and blend as usual.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave and add a splash of water to thin the sauce if it thickens.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chili or chipotle powder, hot sauce, jalapeños, salsa, pico de gallo, or diced tomatoes.
- Nutrition facts are estimates only; consult a healthcare provider for precise dietary needs.
