Vegan Cheez Whiz
An amazing Vegan Cheez Whiz that requires just 5 minutes to throw together. No cooking or standing over the stove. This goes great with chips, burritos or even on broccoli!
Servings: 2 -4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2-3/4 cup water (as needed depending on how much nutritional yeast you use)
- 3-4 tablespoons raw runny tahini (I used 4 or I highly recommend cashew butter for the cheesiest flavor if not allergic to nuts!)
- 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dark red wine balsamic vinegar
- 1/4-1/2 cup nutritional yeast (this will depend on how strong you like the flavor to be, start out with a 1/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Note
- It is crucial to use a raw tahini here that is smooth, so the tahini isn't too thick or overpowering. The brand I use has a neutral flavor backdrop and is pour-able and very smooth. Too thick of tahini can make the flavor too strong. I highly recommend Rawguru brand because of these reasons. Otherwise you may need to decrease the amount of tahini used. If you don't like tahini, just sub with cashew butter!
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender (I used my Vitamix) or food processor and process until smooth and thick. 30 seconds should do it. If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can still make this, it just may not be 100% as smooth. Just add the ingredients to a bowl and whisk it really, really well until completely smooth and thick. Tomato paste is hard to mix, so a blender is best. Adjust seasonings if desired, although I didn't alter it one bit. This does not need to be heated up or is recommended, as it would probably get too thick or form skins. If you store yours in the fridge, it will thicken some and you just need to stir it through and let it come back to room temperature. Add in any extras you like such as jalapenos or chili powder to make it spicy or for a more nacho cheese flavor!
Notes
*nut-free, oil-free, dairy-free, soy-free, flour-free, gluten-free
*Nutrition per hefty 1/2 cup serving: 197.7 calories, 8.6 g fat, 14.6 g protein, 16.4 carbs