{"id":33322,"date":"2020-07-28T05:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T11:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=33322"},"modified":"2021-04-27T09:49:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T15:49:35","slug":"vegan-spicy-cauliflower-cashew-cheese-dip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/vegan-spicy-cauliflower-cashew-cheese-dip\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Spicy Cauliflower Cashew Cheese Dip"},"content":{"rendered":"

This vegan spicy cauliflower cashew cheese dip is zippy, silky smooth, and addictive. Perfect for sinking crunchy tortilla chips or veggies into, dolloping over tacos<\/a>, or folding into burritos<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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With recipes and life, systems are a win.<\/p>\n

A few years back, I started using a veggie- and nut-packed combination to create super lush, creamy sauces and soup bases. It's most beloved in this<\/a> hearty soup recipe but has also been featured in artichoke\u00a0dip<\/a>\u00a0and even pot pie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It's a reliable win and a sort of recipe \"system\" I've come to rely on for all things creamy and savory.<\/p>\n

While I've mixed and remixed and adjusted it in many ways over the years, the one thing I hadn't yet attempted to do was to thicken it for use as a cheesy, spicy, sink-some-chips-in dip.<\/p>\n

Until now...<\/p>\n

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It comes together in 25 minutes (usually less) and with just a handful of ingredients. It tastes dairy-rich and like it'd be severely lacking in nutrients but is dairy-free and brimming with micronutrients.<\/p>\n

To make it, you'll boil four cups of fresh (or frozen) cauliflower florets along with two-thirds of a cup of raw cashews (or use unboiled shelled hemp seeds for a nut-free alternative).<\/p>\n

While the cauliflower and cashews boil, you can get to work gathering your other ingredients\u2014filtered water, nutritional yeast flakes (add cheesiness and depth of flavor), pickled jalape\u00f1o juice, salt, arrowroot starch or cornstarch (to thicken), and garlic powder.<\/p>\n

Add everything to a blender along with the cauliflower and cashews.<\/p>\n

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Then, blend on high until you have a super smooth and creamy sauce.<\/p>\n

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Transfer the mixture to a large saut\u00e9 pan and heat over medium-low for just a few minutes, whisking constantly, or until the mixture thickens into a dunk-worthy dip.<\/p>\n

Stir in a can of green chilis.<\/p>\n

Taste, and adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences. More salt, more jalape\u00f1o juice, etc.<\/p>\n

I like to serve the dip topped with fresh jalape\u00f1os, cilantro, and tomatoes with a few dashes of smoked paprika. But garnishes are totally optional here.<\/p>\n

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Just be sure to arm yourself with plenty of crunchy tortilla chips and crisp veggies for dipping, dunking, and sinking.<\/p>\n

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I hope you love this vegan spicy cauliflower cashew cheese dip!<\/p>\n

If you make it, let me know! Leave a comment, rate the recipe, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo #blissfulbasil<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n

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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Appetizer, Dip, Snacks<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Keyword <\/span>dairy-free, grain-free, plant-based, vegan<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>25 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>4<\/span> people<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Ashley Melillo | Blissful Basil<\/span><\/div>\n\n

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