Vegan Queso

Ingredients (11)

• 5 cups cauliflower florets from about 1 medium head cauliflower
• 4 cloves garlic peeled but left whole
• 1 medium yellow onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium seasoning (plus 1 1/2 teaspoons) divided (check labels to ensure it's 100% dairy free)
• 1 cup raw cashews soaked in cool water for at least 4 hours or overnight or in boiling hot water for 1 hour and drained (for quicker alternatives or if you have a high-powered blender, see Notes)
• 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice, plus additional as needed
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt omit if using regular taco seasoning or add to taste
• 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (10 ounce can) , drained, or 1 1/4 cups well-drained chunky salsa
• Optional toppings: sliced jalapeño fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion