Dairy-Free Classic Rotel Dip

Creamy, savory, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this Dairy-Free Classic Rotel Dip is the ultimate plant-based twist on a beloved crowd-pleaser. Made with a rich and velvety cashew butter sauce infused with nutritional yeast, cumin, and smoked paprika, this dip delivers all the cheesy goodness you crave—without the dairy. Fresh onions, garlic, and chopped herbs elevate the dish, while canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) add a zesty kick. Whether you keep it vegan or add crumbled sausage for extra heartiness, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 25 minutes!) is perfect for game-day snacking, parties, or a cozy movie night. Serve it piping hot with crunchy tortilla chips and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), undrained
• 1 cup cooked and crumbled sausage (optional for non-vegan version)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup cashew butter
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 bag tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel), including the juice. Stir to combine.

Step 5

If using, add the cooked and crumbled sausage to the skillet and stir well.

Step 6

In a separate medium saucepan, combine the almond milk and cashew butter. Heat over medium-low, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and warm.

Step 7

Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper into the cashew sauce.

Step 8

Pour the cashew sauce into the skillet with the tomato mixture. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.

Step 9

Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the dip to slightly thicken.

Step 10

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

Step 11

Serve the dairy-free Rotel dip warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1416.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3873.0

Total Fat 292.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.5g
Cholesterol 166.7mg	0%
Sodium 5843.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 94.0g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 881.8mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 3003.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.5%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 25.1%