Name: Tofu Queso
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 block silken tofu; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 0.25 cup nutritional yeast; 1 tbsp lime juice

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Tofu Queso

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Ingredients

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Tofu Queso

1 block silken tofu

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

¼ cup nutritional yeast

1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

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Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender.

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or stir in a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Silken Tofu Carefully 🧊
Use only silken tofu (not firm or extra-firm) for the smoothest, creamiest texture—blend it completely until no lumps remain for a queso consistency that rivals dairy-based versions.
Toast Your Nutritional Yeast 🌾
Lightly toast the nutritional yeast in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes before blending to enhance its savory, cheesy depth and reduce any slightly bitter notes.
Balance Acidity with Lime 🍋
Add lime juice gradually while tasting—start with half the amount and adjust to cut through the richness and prevent the queso from tasting flat or one-dimensional.
Bloom Taco Seasoning First 🌶️
Mix your taco seasoning with a small amount of warm water or lime juice 2-3 minutes before blending to activate and distribute the spices evenly throughout the queso.
Achieve Perfect Consistency 💧
If too thick after blending, add plant-based milk (oat or cashew work best) one tablespoon at a time rather than water to maintain creaminess without diluting flavor.