Vegan Classic Rotel Dip
Get ready to wow your party guests with this irresistible Vegan Classic Rotel Dip—a plant-based twist on the iconic appetizer that's perfect for game days, potlucks, or casual snacking! This creamy dip features a velvety cashew cheese base enriched with nutritional yeast and vibrant spices like smoked paprika and turmeric for a savory depth of flavor. Studded with canned diced tomatoes and green chilies for a bold, zesty kick, and optional jalapeños for an extra fiery punch, this recipe is a vegan triumph that sacrifices none of the flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s easy to whip up and pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, fresh veggie sticks, or nacho platters. Whether you’re catering to plant-based diets or simply craving a healthier version of your favorite dip, this crowd-pleaser guarantees smiles all around!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 10 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
Add the raw cashews to a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes to soften.
Drain the soaked cashews and transfer them to a blender. Add 1 cup of fresh water, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This may take a few minutes, so be patient and scrape down the sides as necessary.
Pour the cashew cheese sauce into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the sauce begins to thicken and becomes hot, approximately 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, including the liquid from the can. If desired, add chopped jalapeños for extra heat.
Continue to cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the dip is heated through and reaches your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve hot with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or as a topping for nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1730 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1399 mg | 30% | |
*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.
