Vegan Cauliflower Queso

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

refined coconut oil

1 tbsp

olive oil

3 cloves

garlic (thinly sliced)

1/2

jalapeno (thinly sliced)

small yellow or white onion (sliced)

1/4 tsp

turmeric ((optional, for color))

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

ground cumin

2 tsp

ground mustard

2 tbsp

red salsa of choice

2 tbsp

nutritional yeast

3 cups

plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk ((add another 1/2 cup if using as a sauce rather than a dip))

3 tbsp

white or yellow miso

4 cups

raw cauliflower florets ((15 oz.))

2/3 cup

raw cashews

1/4 cup

liquid from a can or jar of pickled jalapenos ((plus to taste))

1 tbsp

hot sauce of choice ((plus to taste))

2 tbsp

red salsa of choice