Cheesy Vegan Nachos Recipe
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Category
Appetizer
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Cheesy Vegan Nachos
Get ready to dip, drizzle, and devour—this smoky Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce is everything you want in a dairy-free queso. Made from simple ingredients like potatoes, carrots, lemon juice, and a blend of savory seasonings, it’s blended to creamy perfection with a generous helping of NOOCH IT! Cashew Parm for that signature cheesy flavor.
Smoked paprika and chipotle add depth and a touch of heat, while mustard and ketchup round out the flavor for a nostalgic cheesy vibe—no nuts required! Pour it over nachos, tacos, baked potatoes, or use as a dip for just about anything.
Perfect for: game-day nachos, dairy-free taco night, or a creamy plant-based party dip.
Fun Fact: Ignacio "El Nacho" Anaya is credited for creating the dish in 1940; the original nachos consisted of fried corn tortilla chips covered with melted cheese and sliced jalapeños.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
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3 tbsp NOOCH IT! Cashew Parm
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
- 1/2 cup water
Cheese Sauce
Directions
- In a medium pot add your diced potatoes and carrots, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
- Cook until tender, approx 15-20 minutes. (Cooking time will depend on the size that you cut your potatoes and carrots.)
- Drain and then add to your blender.
- Add the nutritional yeast, NOOCH IT!, mustard, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, salt & water to your blender and blend until smooth and creamy. (Thinning with extra water as needed, a tablespoon at a time)
- Taste and adjust seasoning to your desire.
Recipe Note
Serve hot on top of your favorite tortilla chips and toppings of your choice. Pictured here- crumbled vegan Italian sausage, tomatoes, avocado, radish, green onion, cilantro, & NOOCH IT!. Enjoy!
