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‘Cheesy’ Cashew Queso
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
1. Heat broiler. Add poblanos face down to a rimmed baking sheet and broil for 4 minutes or until charred. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Then, remove skin and cut into 1/4‑inch pieces. 2. In a saucepan, heat oil and garlic on medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in cashews and spices. 3. Return saucepan to heat. Add 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes or until cashews are tender. 4. Put contents of saucepan in a blender and add yeast and 1/2 cup of water. Purée until smooth. 5. Pour mixture back into saucepan and simmer 7 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. 6. Fold in poblanos and serve with chips.
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2 large poblano peppers, halved and seeded
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1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup cashews
2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups water, divided 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
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