Cashew Nut Tahini Queso

Cashew Nut Tahini Queso

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raw unsalted cashews

3 tablespoons nutritional yeast

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans OR pinto beans (rinsed and drained)

2 teaspoons jalapeño hot sauce

1 tablespoon tahini (optional)

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon spanish paprika

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup hot water

Instructions

Add cashews to a food processor and process on high for 2-3 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides as necessary. The cashews will start to resemble a butter-like consistency.

Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice and beans and blend again until smooth.

Add hot sauce, tahini, all spices and hot water and blend until smooth. *Add more hot water for a thinner consistency. This recipe makes about 2 cups queso.