Dairy-Free Homemade Chili Cheese Dip

Experience bold, creamy flavor with this Dairy-Free Homemade Chili Cheese Dip, a game-changer for plant-based snacking and party spreads. This recipe combines savory spices like ground cumin and chili powder with wholesome ingredients like black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies for a zesty, satisfying base. The velvety "cheese" sauce is crafted from nutritional yeast, unsweetened almond milk, and tapioca starch, delivering all the creaminess without any dairy. Quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, this vegan chili cheese dip is packed with flavor, completely allergen-friendly, and perfect for dipping tortilla chips or crunchy veggie sticks. Finish with fresh garnishes like green onions and jalapeño slices to take your appetizer to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the ground cumin and chili powder, cooking for another minute until the spices are fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, and corn to the skillet, and stir to combine.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the nutritional yeast, almond milk, tapioca starch, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the almond milk mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly to avoid any lumps.

Step 7

Continue to cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with chopped green onions and sliced jalapeño if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips or veggie sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1845.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1323.6

Total Fat 39.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5719.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 53.4g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 938.9mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 3260.3mg	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: 25.3%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 59.3%