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Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso

Last Updated April 2, 2019. Originally Posted May 3, 2017 By Kristina Sloggett 25 Comments

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Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso – this smoky rich queso is the hit of any party snack table! go ahead and make a double batch, it disappears quickly!

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Perfect Party Recipe

Don’t you love it when the food thing you bring to a party or potluck is super popular?

I mean, that’s just fun and happy, right? and you don’t have to worry about bringing home leftovers. If it is a housewarming or event other than just a casual weekend get together, I often buy a set of bowls to bring the foods in, and then leave the bowls as a gift.

Every time I bring this Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso to a gathering, it goes quickly. People love it, they ask for the recipe, they are shocked to learn it is vegetable based!

I have been making this queso for a while now, usually using a soyrizo type vegan sausage for the chorizo. For a recent party at our place, I was able to make this classic queso recipe using my new Spicy Vegan Chorizo Sausage Crumbles!

Everyone loved this perfect party recipe!

I was hoping for some leftovers for the next day – no dice.

Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso in a bowl, garnished with fresh sliced jalapeno

Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso

From adding boullion to the boiling water to the tangy sauerkraut and smoked paprika, each ingredient here adds a layer of flavor. The cashews bring the creamy ‘fat’ component and the nutritional yeast adds to the cheesy flavor.

This queso recipe is great as is, just as a cheesy queso. Adding the chorizo really brings the spicy flavor to the mix – and I definitely recommend it.

Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso in a bowl with chips and broccoli for dipping

 

Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso in a bowl with a tortilla chip dipped in

you may as well make a double batch.

 

 

 

 

Yield: 5 cups / 10 servings

Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso

Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso Gluten Free @spabettie

Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso – this smoky rich queso is the hit of any party snack table! go ahead and make a double batch, it disappears quickly!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, peeled, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 cube vegetable boullion (soy & gluten free)
  • 12 ounces sauerkraut brine (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup sauerkraut
  • 1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 cup Spicy Vegan Chorizo Sausage Crumbles

Instructions

  1. Place chopped cauliflower in large stock pot with the vegetable bouillon. Add enough water to completely cover cauliflower and then some – an inch or two over. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Continue at a simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Drain immediately and set aside to cool.
  2. In a blender, combine sauerkraut brine, sauerkraut, cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Blend at highest speed until completely smooth.
  3. (At this point, the consistency will be thin. It thickens when you add the cauliflower, and if you like a thinner queso, you may want to reserve the cauliflower water to add in, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.)
  4. Add cooled cauliflower and blend until smooth. Add additional water to thin.
  5. Transfer queso to saucepan over medium heat. Add chorizo crumbles, reserving a tablespoon or two for garnish when serving. Stir to combine, and continue to stir as queso warms through, a few minutes.
  6. Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with a few chorizo crumbles, sliced fresh jalapeño. Serve warm with tortilla chips, fresh veggies.
  7. Store in refrigerator in covered container, best used within 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72
© Kristina Sloggett
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers

 

 

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spabettieKristina is spabettie! She discovered a love of cooking at an early age, and founded spabettie in 2010 to share vegan recipes. As the sole recipe developer and photographer, Kristina turned her culinary training into sharing flavorful and vibrant vegan food! She loves dachshunds, karaoke, drums, and travel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Cara Hins says

    March 26, 2018 at 9:10 am

    Oh my gosh this sounds amazing! I’m in no way vegan, but I’m pregnant and have had a very strange craving for queso sauce and this looks like one I’d be willing to feed my growing little one, AND have my craving met!!

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  2. cookilicious says

    July 5, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Love the flavors here. And a great idea of adding sauekraut to queso. Thats innovative and I would love to try it out. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  3. Veena Azmanov says

    July 5, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Oh nice way to sneak veggies in for the kids. I love the color. Never tied vegan chorizo but sounds awesome.

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  4. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    July 5, 2017 at 11:53 am

    So many amazing flavors going on here, and since I’ve been trying to cut down on the amount of animal protein I eat, the vegan chorizo sounds perfect!

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    • Kristina Sloggett says

      July 5, 2017 at 11:56 am

      thanks, Sue! the flavors really are there – I am especially happy with the chorizo, and it just adds even more to the flavor of the cheesy sauce! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    July 5, 2017 at 11:47 am

    I love chorizo! And Queso! This looks outstanding!

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  6. Dana Sandonato says

    July 5, 2017 at 11:41 am

    This sounds so. friggin’. tasty. The next time someone claims that vegans miss out, this is the recipe to use to call them out on their BS 😉

    I can tell by looking at the ingredients list that there is NO lack of flavor here, either. I should give this a whirl sometime. That “cheesiness” has me all heart eyes over here.

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    • Kristina Sloggett says

      July 5, 2017 at 11:51 am

      ha! yep, so right Dana! this is one of my popular regulars I take to parties… I hope you do try – the flavor IS there! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    July 5, 2017 at 10:34 am

    I love that this is soy free and veggie based! I’m not a fan of soy-based faux meat, but I would totally try this!!

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    • Kristina Sloggett says

      July 5, 2017 at 11:13 am

      exactly why I made this, Sarah – looking for more whole food options! 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
  8. Hannah says

    May 10, 2017 at 8:59 am

    Ooooh, I love the idea of adding sauekraut to queso. What a great way to get that cheesy depth and tang!

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  9. Becky says

    May 4, 2017 at 5:44 am

    I love this! What a sneakily delicious way to get more veggies into the day.

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  10. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

    May 3, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    This looks so good! Need to make it.

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I am a voracious reader and chickpea eater. also known as spabettie.

using my extensive culinary training and work in the industry, I have been creating vegan recipes for more than a decade.

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