vegan queso cheese dip

13 Jan, 2026

From Nicole at healmedelicious.com

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• ½ large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ cup carrots, diced
• ½ cup butternut squash, diced
• 1 cup zucchini, peeled and cubed
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 2 tsp tapioca starch

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until they begin to turn translucent.

2. Add garlic, carrots, butternut squash, zucchini, sea salt and thyme and cook about 6-8 minutes, or until vegetables become soft.

3. Once vegetables have softened, add everything from the skillet to a high powered blender, along with apple cider vinegar, water, and tapioca starch. Pulse until combined into a smooth sauce.

4. Once blended, return vegan queso to pan to warm and thicken over low-medium heat, stirring frequently. Adjust salt to taste if necessary.

5. Serve warm.

Notes

• For a thinner or more spreadable consistency, add some more water, 2 tablespoon at a time until the queso has reached desired consistency.