Quick Queso Dip Recipe

Quick Queso Dip Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup oat flour or finely ground old-fashioned oats
• 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/3 cup unsweetened soy milk, plus more if needed
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced hot or mild green chiles, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet or smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
3. Stir in the flour, tahini, nutritional yeast, soy milk and maple syrup
4. Stir in the tomatoes and mix well
5. Lower heat and cook, stirring constantly
6. When the mixture starts to bubble, add the chiles, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne and salt
7. Continue to cook, stirring for about 10 minutes
8. Stir in the lemon juice
9. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more soy milk
10. Taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary
11. Transfer to a medium bowl and serve warm
12. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate
13. Properly stored, it will keep for up to 4 days

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