Vegan “Cheese” Pasta Sauce-Dip

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 1
Vegan 'Cheese' Pasta Sauce-Dip recipe for pasta or chips
in Vegan

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes ( brewer 's yeast )
1 cup water
1 -2 tablespoon vegan margarine
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies ( omit for pasta sauce )
cayenne pepper
paprika
tortilla chips or macaroni noodles

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
220
Sugar
2g
Fat
10g
This Vegan 'Cheese' Pasta Sauce-Dip recipe is a great alternative to traditional dairy-based cheese sauces. It is easy to make and is a perfect accompaniment to pasta or as a dip for tortilla chips. Nutritional yeast flakes give this sauce a savory, earthy flavor that is similar to cheese. Flour and vegan margarine are used to thicken the sauce, while cayenne pepper and paprika add a bit of heat. The canned diced tomatoes with green chiles can be omitted if using the sauce for pasta. This recipe is a great choice for vegans and those with lactose intolerance looking for a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional cheese sauce.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, melt the vegan margarine over medium heat.
2.Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute, until incorporated and smooth.
3.Add the nutritional yeast flakes, pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika, whisk well.
4.Gradually add water, whisking constantly.
5.Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chiles (if making a dip), mix well.
6.Simmer over low heat for another 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
7.Serve hot over pasta or with tortilla chips.

PROS

This Vegan ‘Cheese’ Pasta Sauce-Dip is a creamy and delicious alternative to traditional cheese sauces, and is suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance.

Using nutritional yeast flakes boosts the nutritional value of this sauce.

CONS

This sauce contains flour and margarine, which are high in calories and fat.

The canned diced tomatoes with green chiles also contain sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The nutritional yeast flakes used in this sauce are a good source of protein and vitamins, particularly B vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin.
They may also improve immune function and have antibacterial properties.
The sauce is also suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance.

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