Creamy Vegan White Bean Queso

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 C) and set out a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place the jalapeño on the baking sheet and lightly coat with olive oil. Place the garlic cloves in a small piece of foil (or parchment paper) and lightly coat with more olive oil. Close your foil pouch and place on the baking sheet with the jalapeño. Roast for 15 minutes until blistered.

Step 3

Meanwhile, to a small saucepan, add the beans, including the liquid from the can. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking for 4-5 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid from the pot and then drain what’s left.

Step 4

To a food processor (or high-speed blender, but you may need water to encourage blending) add the drained beans, cooking liquid, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and cashew butter.

Step 5

Once the jalapeño and garlic are done roasting and cool enough to handle, carefully remove any seeds/stems from the jalapeño and skin from the garlic. Place the jalapeño and garlic cloves into the food processor. (Note: Be sure to wash your hands after peeling to avoid getting any lingering heat on your skin or in your eyes.)

Step 6

Process the dip on high until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust flavor to your preference, adding salt for overall flavor, nutritional yeast for cheesiness, or smoked paprika for smokiness. If needed for blending, you can add a little water.

Step 7

Serve warm with chips. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Not freezer friendly.