Vegan Classic Rotel Dip
Get ready to elevate your snack game with this Vegan Classic Rotel Dip, a plant-based twist on the beloved party favorite! Made with creamy, dairy-free cashew cheese and packed with bold flavors from canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, this dip delivers the perfect balance of spicy and savory goodness. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy depth, while a blend of smoked paprika, turmeric, and garlic powder enhances every bite with smoky and earthy undertones. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this vegan Rotel dip is ideal for game-day spreads, potlucks, or cozy movie nights. Serve it warm alongside tortilla chips, crisp veggies, or use it as a mouthwatering topping for nachos. It’s a crowd-pleasing, plant-based snack that's big on flavor and totally dairy-free!
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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)
Directions
Step 1
Add the raw cashews to a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes to soften.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Continue to cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the dip is heated through and reaches your desired consistency.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 8
Serve hot with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or as a topping for nachos.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (692.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 724.9 |
| Total Fat 49.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1730.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.1g | |
| Protein 26.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 114.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1398.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories