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Have I got a dip for you today. Looking for a cheesy dip? But don’t want it to have dairy? And also don’t want to feel weighed down after enjoying a “healthy” portion? Maybe also want to sneak some veggies in without realizing? But still need it to be so delicious you can’t stop eating it? Okay! I’ve got you. This plant based queso dip is calling your name. Grab a blender – you’re only a few minutes away from cheesy goodness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember when I discovered Good Food’s<\/a> pesto and queso dips? It was love at first taste. Since I needed to have them in my life, like every week, I quickly set out to create my own version. I loved that the dips were so flavorful, super light, and that the ingredient list was totally unexpected in a delightful way. They had vegetables! But they didn’t taste like vegetables. Perfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I set out to create the plant based queso dip before the pesto<\/a>, but this dip took a little more trial and error. In this case, third time was the charm. The first version was good, but I felt like it was missing something. I thought that missing ingredient might be cayenne pepper, so I added that to version two. Definitely went a little overboard. I don’t even like spicy food so I’m not sure what i was thinking. If you like a spicy kick, feel free to add more than the 1\/16 teaspoon this recipe calls for. I clearly was still scarred from that incident when I was creating the third and final version, so I only added a tiny pinch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I finally created a vegan queso dip I love on the third try. While not included in the Good Food’s dip, I realized coconut aminos were the missing ingredient. It adds a nice umami depth to create a well balanced cheesy taste. Feel free to substitute soy sauce if you have that instead. This isn’t an exact replica of the Good Food’s dip, but to be honest, I like this version more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ever since creating the pesto<\/a> and queso dips I’ve been keeping my fridge stocked with mason jars of both. I’m adding these dips to allll the things. The queso dip is a great unexpected dip to offer when hosting or to bring to a party. It’s pairs well with chips, crackers, and veggies. I know that’s all I’m showing in these photos, but that’s because my photography skills are super limited. The options for this dip\/sauce\/crack are not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love mixing cauliflower rice with the queso dip for a yummy and quick snack. Right now I’m eating a bowl of cauliflower, roasted zucchini, summer squash, green peppers, and red onions (roasted in the Foodi Ninja<\/a>, of course) with rotisserie chicken topped with a heaping scoop of this deliciousness. Earlier I dipped some left over air fried potatoes in it while I cooked breakfast. Ugh, so good. It makes for an awesome creamy salad dressing. It’s also the perfect sauce for a nourish bowl, because this dip is NOURISHING. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This queso dip is packed with veggies, antioxidants, protein, healthy fats, omega-3’s, fiber, and vitamins. Let’s break it down. Not like this<\/a>. Actually, can you please? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nourishing ingredients in this plant based queso dip:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n