Vegan Nachos Recipe (Low Fat Vegan Nacho Cheese)

Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Recipe

I loved me some nachos in my pre-vegan days. I sometimes went to the movies just to eat the nachos! Tostidos con Queso was my favorite (albetit very unhealthy) cheese of choice. Once I went vegan I knew I'd have to recreate a vegan version and I have! This cheese is cashew-based (so not fat-free) but the nuts are necessary to get the right creamy, rich consistency... it's okay to splurge once in a while.

Lindsay S. Nixon

Hi I'm Lindsay also known as the Happy Herbivore.
I've dedicated myself helping folks lose weight on a vegan diet. I been blogging since 2006, written 6 books, and started a business called Meal Mentor.

Recipe:Low Fat Vegan Nacho Cheese

Description

The best vegan nacho cheese on the planet, I swear. Try the nut-free (fat-free) sister version on p. 245 of The Happy Herbivore Cookbook.

Ingredients

¼ cup raw cashews
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
⅔ cup nondairy milk
2 tsp yellow miso paste
½ tsp lemon juice
2 tsp cornstarch
¼ cup roasted red bell pepper
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp black pepper
a dash of cayenne pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occassionally and allowing the cheese to thicken.

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