AMAZING VEGAN QUESO SAUCE RECIPE | EASY & HEALTHY!

As soon as I tried this store bought vegan Queso, I knew I wanted to create my own version and share it with you. So here it is! Using ingredients you probably already have in your house, this sauce is super easy quick and easy to make, healthy and SO DELICIOUS!

Let me know in the comments what you think? Will you try it? What would you put it on?

Vegan Queso Recipe
2 cups cooked cauliflower
1/2 Rep Pepper
1-2 Garlic Cloves
1/4 Lemon (juice)
2 Tbsp Onion
2 (or 3) Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
2 Tsp almond butter
2 Tsp ACV
1 Tsp of salt
1 Tsp of paprika
2 Tsp water
1/3 Tsp Chilli Spice
1/2 Tsp of cumin
Blend until smooth. Should be good in the fridge for 2 or 3 days.

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[sharonahamilton]

Two things and maybe somebody’s already suggested this… The nutritional yeast’s flavour was probably enhanced by the amount of salt they used in the commercial product. And also I have found using roasted red pepper over just regular red pepper gives it more of a queso cheese flavour. Love your content!

[alannanieves]

So I made this by roasting all the vegetables first, then I added more liquid and put it over pasta shells. It was super good! Even my non vegan husband approved!

[sstag]

I have been vegan TWO MONTHS now!! Thanks to you and other Youtubers taking the time to give us recipes like this. THANK YOU!!

[keeks]

I’m married to a Canadian, when I heard you say process and eh, my husband and I looked at each other and said “he’s Canadian” love it

[SkiesWillBeBlue]

i was just saying to my fiance yesterday, "they discontinued the vegan queso at costco so im going to figure out the recipe myself from the pic i took of the ingredients"... you beat me to it! 👍

[ollie]

Use sauerkraut or the juice from it to make things cheesier! The lactic acid is usually what vegan cheese sauce is missing!

Also some sweetener, because dairy is slightly sweet from lactose.

I also use doenjjang and umeboshi to layer different fermenty flavors.

[samboyce]

I'm sorry I have to say that I love it when you're super excited about sharing a recipe with us because you're just bouncing around the kitchen like a happy puppy it's actually adorable! I will try this recipe btw 😂

[suicune]

I just made this and it's surprisingly good. A couple things I did differently than you was I blended some chia seeds and almond slivers at the very start. I also added a spoonful of salsa. Then I added in everything else. I've never had this vegan queso before so I have no idea how close I got but it's good stuff! I didn't have any nachos so I just put it on some potatoes. lol

[VictorC]

Your version even smells like the store bought version!! Second batch here already, smothering it on EVERYTHING!!!

[MC-czqd]

Thank you so much! It’s only been a week for me as a vegan but I already know this is a forever thing. I feel so happy eating vegan food. 🥰 Thank you for the recipes and inspiration—you and other vegan creators out there are such a huge help in terms of others of us learning how to make vegan sustainable and fun. ❤ 🙏

[formal_tanooki_suit]

I've always been intrigued by veganism for my health but could never stick with it! I became allergic to red meat thru a tick bite a month ago and thought, well this is a good time to start! You have been an amazing help to my transition, so thank you!! Your personality is infectious, keep it up!!!

[marckorhammer]

At lest here in Germany, the ingredients are ranked by weight. So even though nutritional yeast is low at the list, 3 or 4 tablespoons might be correct, because their density is super low. In order to make a difference in the total weight, there has to be quite a volume in there.

[cagreti]

I don't even prepare my own food, I'm just here to watch Derek being passionate about food haha

[sdsunnygrl]

Went straight to the kitchen to make this since I had all the ingredients! Absolutely loved it, including the nachos (I added some beans to mine and cooked the crumbles in taco seasoning). Amazing, my non vegan family didn’t know the difference! 🎉

[candicec]

My Costco doesn’t sell this, but my Aldi does. I love it and I’m excited to try your recipe! 🤪

[pennynolan]

I use queso sauce to make roasted potatoes, cauliflower and parsnips to make them yummy. I want to use it when my grand kids are over, but they are afraid of spice. I was so glad to find I can make it so it will be creamy not spicy for them. You're an angel, thanks!

[velmacatyrent]

One of the few videos where Derek doesn't burn his mouth. 😂
But seriously, a fun video & can't wait to try making this sauce soon!

[Gigadestroyer]

I took note of what others said in the comments and it turned out very good.

I removed the lemon juice entirely, upped the ACV and almond butter to 1 tbsp each, used 3 tbsp nooch, and added 2 tbsp raw cashews to sub for the almonds used in the original recipe. It's creamy and delicious and came out a great consistency for dipping or nachos.

[drgorn]

The accent at 14:10 is amazing, really interesting to hear people talk when they don't "clean it up" so that everyone understands them

[Mickey-bdhi]

Best sauce for my Navajo tacos so far. I ve been on a quest for a cheese sauce without cashews or potatoes. Thank you❤