If you’re a vegan you may be thinking that nachos are na-cho thing! Well think again, señorita, because we have found a recipe for vegan nacho cheese that is muy delicioso!

Just mix some lemon juice, olive oil, and tamari sauce, add in some paprika and jalape—os for a kick, grab a chip and dip in! Yep, this cheeseless sauce is super tasty and will make the perfect addition to your Mexican meal. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and meat-free, you’ll never pass up a Taco Tuesday invite again!

Ingredients:
1 roasted red pepper, skinned and seeded
1 1/2 cups roasted cashews
1 7-ounce can jalapeños, drained
2/3 cup nutritional yeast
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium tamari sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika (for color)
dash of hot sauce (optional)

Directions:
Throw all the ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy. Warm sauce gently over low heat and pour over corn chips. Or drizzle it over chips and bake them, covered, for 10-15 minutes in a 375 F oven.

Courtesy ChooseVeg.com

Posted on August 13, 2012