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January 14, 2016

Vegan Salsa Con Queso

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Vegan Salsa Con Queso

Earlier this month, I posted a reader feedback survey and got back more than 200 responses from readers. It was great to have such honest and extensive feedback, and I was grateful for your opinions and thoughts. Although lots of it was positive, some of it was tough to hear, but definitely constructive! (That’s what I get for asking, ha!)

One of the resounding pieces of feedback I got was regarding the colors of the blog. When I first customized my template more than four years ago, I decided to go with an olive green and red color scheme to complement the name of the blog. I liked that it felt warm, and distinguished it from other blogs. On the other hand, I know that clean and white is the way to go, but have fought it for some time.

However, after getting such consistent negative feedback on the color scheme, I’ve decided to make some big changes to the look, feel and layout of this space. I’m a little afraid and sad to change what I consider my comfort zone, but it’s definitely time. Stay tuned for a new look in the coming months! ImsoexcitedImsoscared!! 

Vegan Salsa Con Queso

Moving on!

One of my favorite indulgences is my vegan queso blanco dip. What makes cheesy dip so good is that it has a good amount fat—and unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk provides a fatty richness that’s perfectly smooth and silky. The addition of coconut vinegar neutralizes the coconut taste far better than other other acids like apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar in my opinion, but feel free to select and use whatever you can get.

This recipe adds an entire charred red pepper to add another cheesy dimension to the dip. I did try a batch with prepared roasted red pepper, and I have to say it didn’t really work, so it’s worth the effort to char a fresh pepper yourself for this application. Once this cheese is cooked, cooled and allowed to set, you can add whatever chunkiness you want to it, or nothing at all. Serve with tortilla chips, on nachos, over a burrito or anything else that loves salsa con queso.

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Vegan Salsa Con Queso

VEGAN SALSA CON QUESO


  • Author: olivesfordinner.com
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups
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Ingredients

FOR THE BASE

  • 1 can (13.66 oz.) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 fresh red bell pepper, charred, deseeded and chopped
  • 2 TB nutritional yeast
  • 2 TB tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon agar powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

TO FINISH*

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1 jalepeno, chopped
  • 1 garlic cloves, chopped

Instructions

  1. To make the cheese sauce, add all of the base components to a blender, and blend until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture occasionally until it starts to come to a small boil. Continue to stir, maintaining the small boil for about 5 minutes more until it’s thick and bubbly. Transfer the mixture to a container and refrigerate for an hour or two to allow the mixture to slightly set up.
  2. To finish the sauce, warm the oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add in the green pepper and cook for a few minutes. Add in the red onion and saute for a few minutes more. Then add in the jalepeno and garlic and saute until softened. Set aside or refrigerate until you are ready to serve it.
  3. Once ready to serve, warm the cheese sauce, stirring it constantly over medium heat until smooth, then add your vegetables or prepared salsa to it until it’s well combined. Serve warm or in a small crock pot if desired.
  4. *you can add any combination or quantities you’d like to make the vegan queso chunkier or spicier. Or, you can add a desired amount of prepared salsa (drain it a bit) once the cheese has been cooked and allowed to slightly set.
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

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Vegan Salsa Con Queso

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  1. Nan Lovell says

    January 14, 2016 at 3:41 am

    This looks amazing! I am adding this to my recipe book! Coconut vinegar is new to me so I am excited to expand my pantry, too!

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Thanks you, Nan! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Kathy Sturr says

    January 14, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    I have no problem with your colors – I find them warm, too. Red and orange are said to increase appetite. Still, I look forward to your changes! I love ALL your recipes. They are always delicious and that is really what's important here – THIS I just have to try. Just call me piggy face.

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Kathy! Hope you enjoy! :0)

      Reply
  3. Jill says

    January 14, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    I also like your colors. I think it sets you aside from other blogs… Just like you said. Your food and your sites appearance all are very different. Very colorful, very unique with a bit of an international flair. I'll be sad to see it go. Don't conform too much!

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      Thanks Jill! Yes, I will be conforming a bit, but the food will always stay exactly the same. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ms. Becky says

    January 14, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    looking forward to your changes. i've not been that conscious of your color scheme here but now that you've called attention to it (a requirement for my senior mind) I do think a change will be positive.
    this recipe is everything i'm looking for in a dip. i've printed it out! that's a sure sign it will be made within the week.

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      Thanks! It's definitely time. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  5. Cadry's Kitchen says

    January 16, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    I'm so intrigued by the idea of using coconut milk as the base for queso! I've had coconut vinegar in my fridge for about a year with no idea when to use it, and so I'll be eager to try this! I love vegan queso in any form, and this sounds fabulous.

    I'm excited to see your new site changes! Like spring cleaning, it feels good to get a new design and try something a little different. I changed my design last spring after many years, and it just felt revitalized to have a different frame on my painting. 🙂

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      January 16, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Cadry, Coconut vinegar is so awesome — the perfect acid for balancing out anything rich or for making vegan cheese or milk. I demolish a bottle of it every couple of months.
      Yes, I am excited about the change too! I feel like white will be sparse and clean, and allow the photography to really pop! Happy New Year to you and D! <3

      Reply
  6. Joleanna says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Thank you for sharing! Cannot wait to try this! Looks amazing. did you use the whole can of coconut milk or scrap the cream off the top?

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      Joleanna, the whole can is used for this recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Unknown says

    February 3, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Thank you so much for going ahead with a color change. I think your blog look is beautiful, but very hard to read. I look forward to the new look. And thanks for all of your wonderful recipes. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Andy says

    March 23, 2016 at 10:12 am

    I finally got a chance to make this, and I can’t believe how good it was! I have to say that the onions/peppers really pushed the flavor further. I was almost going to just skip that part and stick with a non-chunky queso, but I’m glad I went forward with the full recipe.

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      March 23, 2016 at 10:26 am

      Andy, so happy you liked it! Thanks for your feedback. 🙂

      Reply

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