Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make this plant-based version of a classic favorite. Whether you serve it with chips or pour it over your burrito bowl, this vegan nacho cheese will provide plenty of flavor and texture. Plus, we guarantee that even meat lovers won't miss the dairy in your next meal. Read on for all the steps needed to create this delicious dish!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 175 kcal
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 1 large potato peeled and cooked
- 1 cup baby carrots cooked
- 2 jalapenos deseeded and chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ⅔ cup canned tomatoes drained
- 6 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp smoked sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tbsp chili powder
Let's Begin!
Place the cooked vegetables, jalapenos, and oil in a blender or food processor, then blend until combined. Then add the lemon juice and canned tomatoes and blend again on high.
Add the nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Blend on high until a creamy cheese texture forms while scraping the sides.
Pour the batter into a large bowl and serve with fresh vegetables or baked tortilla chips.
Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 455mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3199IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cheese, easy to make, Healthy, Nacho, Nacho Cheese, vegan, Vegan Cheese