Mexican Flavored Nacho Cheese Sauce – Vegan

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2
Mexican Flavored Nacho Cheese Sauce - Vegan recipe for a savory snack or appetizer
in Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1/4 cup raw cashews
4 ounces pimientos
1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt ( to taste )
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salsa ( optional )
green chili ( optional )
vegan taco meat ( optional )
olive ( optional )
tomatoes ( optional )
green onion ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
105
Sugar
1g
Fat
5g
This Mexican Flavored Nacho Cheese Sauce - Vegan recipe is a great choice for a savory snack or appetizer. Whether you're hosting a party, having friends over, or just looking for a quick and easy snack, this vegan nacho cheese sauce is sure to satisfy. It is easy to make and can be customized to suit your tastes with different optional toppings like salsa, green chili, vegan taco meat, olive, tomatoes, green onion. This nacho cheese sauce is a healthier alternative to traditional nacho cheese because it is free of cholesterol and saturated fat. It can be enjoyed without sacrificing flavor or texture.

Instructions

1.In a blender, combine the water, raw cashews, pimientos, nutritional yeast flakes, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
2.Pour the mixture into a non-stick skillet and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
3.Add any optional toppings like salsa, green chili, vegan taco meat, olive, tomatoes, green onion.
4.Serve immediately as a dip for tortilla chips or as a sauce for nachos.

PROS

This vegan nacho cheese sauce is deliciously savory and cheesy.

It is a healthier alternative to traditional nacho cheese because it is free of cholesterol and saturated fat.

It can be customized to suit your tastes by adding optional toppings like salsa, green chili, vegan taco meat, olive, tomatoes, green onion.

CONS

This nacho cheese sauce is relatively high in sodium due to the added salt.

It is not suitable for those with nut allergies because it contains cashews.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This vegan nacho cheese sauce is a healthier alternative to traditional nacho cheese because it is free of cholesterol and saturated fat.
The nutritional yeast flakes in this recipe are a good source of B vitamins, while the cashews provide healthy fats and protein.

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