Nacho Cheese Sauce

Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce is a tasty and velvety sauce. It’s great for tacos, nachos, and other Mexican-inspired dish. You can infuse different spices, herbs, and items to give a unique flavor. This Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce is a great alternative to traditional cheese sauce. It’s dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free. This sauce is also vegan-friendly because it works well with any kind of dietary restrictions. This sauce contains a minimal amount of protein, fiber, and sugar that is only one gram. Even the amount of carbs is least that is only two grams. Let’s create the silky sauce with the steps(discussed below).
STATS
- Course: Appetizer, Condiment
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free
- Total Time: Eight minutes
- Preparation Time: Three minutes
- Cook Time: Five minutes
EQUIPMENT
- Food blender
- Closed box (to serve the sauce)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can of butter beans, 15 oz.
- Diced jalapenos 1 can, near to 4 oz.
- Unsweetened dairy-free milk 1 cup
- Half a cup of nutritional yeast
- One-fourth cup of vegan butter
- Oat flour 2 tbsp
- Fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 tsp of chili powder
- Cumin 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder 1/4 tsp
- One-fourth tsp of smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric
- Cayenne pepper 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp of onion powder
INGREDIENT NOTES
Butter beans:
- We used butter beans to create a creamy and velvety sauce.
Milk:
- Unsweetened and plant-based milk is used to prepare the nacho cheese. It also helps to balance the consistency of the sauce.
Spices:
- Use all spices to make this sauce more flavorful and mouth-tempting.
Oat flour:
- It thickens the cheese sauce.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Take a high-speed food blender.
- Next, add oat flour, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, turmeric, chili powder, butter beans, and other items to a blender.
- Grind all items at a high speed for approximately four to six minutes.
- The tasty nacho cheese sauce is ready.
- Decorate it with chopped tomatoes and jalapenos.
- Serve instantly or store it in a closed box for later use.
UNIQUE VARIATIONS
Sriracha nacho cheese:
- Infuse some Sriracha sauce for an extra spicy taste.
Parsley and garlic:
- Add some garlic and crushed parsley for a savory and aromatic flavor.
Sun-dried tomatoes:
- Mix some sun-dried tomatoes for a burst of tangy flavor.
Taco seasoning:
- You can use taco seasoning instead of using various spices.
Cream Cheese:
- Add a full spoonful of vegan cream cheese to make the sauce more rich and dense.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy this delicious cheese sauce with instant pot Vegan Tex Mex rice.
- Drizzle the sauce over the Mexican stuffed peppers or jack fruit black bean enchiladas.
- This sauce also pairs well with a vegan chorizo burrito bowl.
- Serve it with a vegan black bean burger, walnut, or black bean tacos.
- Dairy-free nachos also pair well with this sauce.
- Top French fries with nacho cheese sauce.
TIPS
- Utilize a variety of non-dairy milks, such as hemp, soy, or coconut.
- Use premium quality items like nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and other spices.
- Blend all sauce items in a high-speed blender.
- Try this recipe with different spices and flavors.
- Adjust the quantity of items to your choice.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save the leftover cheese sauce in a closed box and refrigerate it for seven to ten days.
Freezer:
- Store the remaining sauce in the freezer for fifty to eighty days.
Reheating:
- You can rewarm the cheese sauce in a tiny pot over a slow burner heat or in the microwave.
FAQs
What is the flavor of vegan nacho cheese?
- It has a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy flavor that can be surprisingly close to typical nacho cheese.
Can I customize this sauce with different flavors?
- You can add other flavors to vegan nacho cheese, including garlic powder, dried herbs, or smoked paprika.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Serving Size 0.25 cup
Total Quantity 12 people servings
Total Calories 44 kcal
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Total Fat 4 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 158 mg