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Dairy-Free (But Just As Good) Queso

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/2 cup nondairy milk
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
• 1/4 cup avocado oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 1/2 ounces pork rinds, or 2 medium zucchinis, cut into sticks, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Place the cashews in a sealable container.
2. Cover with water.
3. Seal and place in the fridge to soak for 12 hours.
4. After 12 hours, drain and rinse the cashews, then place them in a food processor or blender along with the milk, nutritional yeast, and salt.
5. Set aside.
6. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat until shimmering.
7. Add the onion, garlic, and spices and toss to coat the onion with the seasonings.
8. Stir the mixture every couple of minutes until the onion begins to soften for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the onion mixture to the food processor or blender.
10. Cover and blend until smooth.
11. Serve with pork rinds or zucchini sticks.

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