{"id":14289,"date":"2020-09-11T22:02:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T05:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=14289"},"modified":"2023-06-03T13:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T20:54:01","slug":"cheesy-vegan-nachos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=14289","title":{"rendered":"Cheesy Vegan Queso Blanco"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14290\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=14290\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?fit=1881%2C2500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1881,2500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1599748607&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;105&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_1847\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?fit=770%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?resize=819%2C1088\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14290\" width=\"819\" height=\"1088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?resize=770%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?resize=768%2C1021&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?resize=1156%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1156w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?resize=1541%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1541w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1847.jpg?w=1881&amp;ssl=1 1881w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This dear friends is the most amazing Vegan cheesy quest blanco, aka nacho cheese. It&#8217;s dairy free, plant based, cheesy, elastic, slightly spicy and very addictive. It&#8217;s made with 8 ingredients including salt and comes together in 20 minutes or less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect to snack with tortilla chips, drizzled over nachos, tacos, burritos and all things Mexican. It&#8217;s made with a base of potatoes, cashews, jalepeno for heat and nutritional yeast to give it that cheesy flavor which also happens to be high in B12. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14292\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=14292\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1855.jpg?fit=1667%2C2500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1667,2500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NOTES<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-303f0e4d-ea48-48e4-81f8-9812b7b2a427\"><li>You will need a high speed blender to get that smooth creamy taste and texture. I have Vitamix and it works perfectly. If you don&#8217;t own a high speed blender simply run your blender a few extra minutes to get that smooth texture. <\/li><li>If you can&#8217;t find canned jalepeno use fresh jalepeno and add some vinegar.<\/li><li>Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and\/or diced tomatoes to serve with tortilla chips.<\/li><li><strong>Nut Allergy<\/strong>? silken tofu may be used, but honestly I haven&#8217;t tried it.<\/li><li>This cheese can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for about 5 days. It can also be frozen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 cup raw cashews<\/li><li>2 tablespoons nutritional yeast<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, optional but gives nice cheese color<\/li><li>1&nbsp;cup white potato (<em>1-2 small potatoes<\/em>), peeled and diced into small cubes<\/li><li>2 tablespoons lemon juice<\/li><li>1 tablespoon white vinegar<\/li><li>2 tablespoons pickled jalape\u00f1os or 1 large jalepeno, for hotter taste use more<\/li><li>1 cup water<\/li><li>kosher salt to taste<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In a small sauce pan, add the cashews and diced potatoes, cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Drain the cashews and potatoes and add to a blender along with the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. <\/li><li>Adjust the taste to your requirement by adding more lemon juice, salt, water or jalepeno.<\/li><li>Serve with tortilla chips, in tacos, burritos, bowls or with any other Mexican inspired meal. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14291\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?attachment_id=14291\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?fit=1667%2C2500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1667,2500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1599748677&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;105&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0166666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_1850\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?resize=826%2C1238\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14291\" width=\"826\" height=\"1238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?w=1667&amp;ssl=1 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This dear friends is the most amazing Vegan cheesy quest blanco, aka nacho cheese. It&#8217;s dairy free, plant based, cheesy, elastic, slightly spicy and very addictive. It&#8217;s made with 8 ingredients including salt and comes together in 20 minutes or less. Perfect to snack with tortilla chips, drizzled over nachos, tacos, burritos and all things&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=14289\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1901,1856,231,944],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-14289","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-condiments","8":"category-dips","9":"category-mexican","10":"category-potatoes","11":"entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1850.jpg?fit=1667%2C2500&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14289"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14289\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21461,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14289\/revisions\/21461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/14291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}