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Vegan Queso Dip

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Serves 4-6 people

Ingredients

1 cup white potato (chopped in 1" cubes)
1 cup sweet potato (chopped in 1" cubes)
1/2 large carrot (chopped in 1" cubes)
1/4 medium size onion (chopped in 1" cubes)
2 cloves garlic (chopped in 1" cubes)
1/3 cup raw cashews 
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup plant-based milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
1-4 tbsp pickled jalapeno 
salt to taste

Optional garnishes:
sliced pickled jalapeno, smoked paprika, scallions (green onion)
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Recipe

1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Toss in the cashews, potatoes, carrot, onion and garlic for about 10 minutes.
2. While the they are boiling, combine the rest of the ingredients in a blender.
3. When the cashews and veggies are soft, transfer them to a colander to strain out the water. Then transfer them into the blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Add more plant-based milk if the mixture is too thick. 
4. Transfer to a dip bowl. Garnish and Enjoy :)