Spicy Nacho Dip
This easy Spicy Nacho Dip is perfect for game night and any other occasion where you need a snack that is going to make everyone happy. It's great for taking to parties too! It also happens to be dairy-free and gluten-free.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or more to taste
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
Instructions
- You may want to soak your raw cashews in warm water for about 30-minutes before making this dip. The recipe author doesn’t mention it, but I’ve found that soaking cashews before making sauces can create a creamier texture, especially if you don’t have a high-power blender like my Vitamix 5200.
- Combine all of the ingredients, except the jalapeño and diced green chiles, in a high-powered blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth.
- Add the jalapeño and diced green chiles and then transfer the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until bubbly and thickened. This should take about 5-minutes.
- Serve with homemade corn tortillas or fresh veggies like carrot sticks and celery sticks. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Notes
Tips & substitutions:
- Cashews- If you want to reduce the number of cashews, use 1/4 cup and add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the blender.
- Nut-free- For a completely nut-free version, replace the cashews with 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes. Use unsweet plant-based milk instead of water, and add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. You may find that this version does not pack the punch of the original.
- Reheat- Simply place it in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave for about 1 minute. You may find that adding a tablespoon or two of water will help keep the consistency from getting too thick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g