Dairy-Free Homemade Chili Cheese Dip
Get ready to indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Dairy-Free Homemade Chili Cheese Dip—a creamy, savory, and totally plant-based alternative to the classic party favorite! Made with wholesome ingredients like black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and nutritional yeast, this dip delivers bold chili-cheese flavor without a drop of dairy. The magic happens when unsweetened almond milk and tapioca starch come together to create a rich, velvety texture that's perfect for scooping with tortilla chips or crunchy veggie sticks. Seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder and topped with optional green onions and jalapeños for a fresh, zesty kick, this dip is a must-have for gatherings, game days, or snack nights. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a crowd-pleasing, allergen-friendly option that'll have everyone dipping for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 14.5 oz can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 15 oz can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can canned corn, drained
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the ground cumin and chili powder, cooking for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn to the skillet, and stir to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the nutritional yeast, almond milk, tapioca starch, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the almond milk mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps.
Continue to cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy, about 8-10 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with chopped green onions and sliced jalapeño if desired.
Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5720 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.6 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.6 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 939 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3260 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
