Vegan Tomato Queso Dip
Alisa Fleming ~ The queen of easy vegan recipes, Robin Robertson, has another new cookbook out (what is she at, like 328 cookbooks?), and I think all of you set-it-and-forget-it mavens are going to love it! Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker contains 200 vegan recipes for your crockpot (I mean it, how does she come up with SO many recipes??). Here is a quick rundown of the chapters / recipe types in Robin’s slow cooking arsenal:
Chapter 1 Slow Cooker Basics- Chapter 2 Snacks and Appetizers
- Chapter 3 Soups That Satisfy
- Chapter 4 Stews and Chili
- Chapter 5 Beans and Grains
- Chapter 6 Hearty Main Dishes
- Chapter 7 Simply Stuffed
- Chapter 8 Vegetable Love
- Chapter 9 Condiments from the Crock
- Chapter 10 Don’t Forget Dessert
- Chapter 11 Breakfast and Bread
- Chapter 12 Hot Drinks
Some of the recipes that immediately caught my eye in Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker included the Savory Mediterranean Cheesecake, Seven-Spice Cashews, Chipotle Corn Chowder, Slow Cooker Pho (vegan pho! I so want to try this), Creole-Style Jambalaya, Artichoke Risotto, Jerk Tempeh with Sweet Potatoes and Onions, Puttanesca Pizza, Just the Stuffing, Maple-Dijon Glazed Root Vegetables, Butternut Butter, and Chocolate–Peanut Butter Cheesecake.
Of course, I dog-earred all of the above mentioned recipes after I had already trialed a recipe from this cookbook. I literally made it as far as the very first recipe when I said, “That looks easy and I have every ingredient on hand!” And off to the kitchen I went …
Robin’s Vegan Tomato Queso Dip served with Tortilla Chips and Alisa’s Zucchini Fries
And a close-up
Though it did have a cheesy flavor vibe, what we liked most about this dip was its rich texture and full-bodied flavor. For a dip that is relatively low in fat, this vegan slow cooker recipe has amazing comfort food appeal.
Here is my version of the recipe …
This recipe is adapted from Robin Robertson’s cookbook, Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker. The unchanged portions are reprinted with permissions.
To note, my version is low fat, but Robin’s original recipe is virtually fat-free! For her recipe, get a copy of Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (Robin uses diced green chiles and less chili powder, but I only had plain diced tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder (mild, medium, or hot – your choice!)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grind the cashews in your spice grinder until powdered, about 30 seconds.
- Place the tomatoes with juice in your blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add the ground cashews, nutritional yeast, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and salt, and blend until smooth.
- Lightly oil the insert of the slow cooker or spray it with cooking spray, and transfer the queso mixture to the cooker.
- Stir in the water until well incorporated (use less for a thicker dip, you can add more later if it thickens too much).
- Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours, or until the mixture is thick and hot. If the mixture isn’t thick after 2 hours, turn the setting to High, remove the lid, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes longer.
- When ready to serve, spoon about 1/3 cup of the queso into a small bowl, stir in the lemon juice, then stir the mixture back into the slow cooker.
- Taste, add pepper to taste, and adjust the seasonings, if needed.
http://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/vegan-slow-cooker-tomato-queso-dip
Tagged celebrations, egg--free, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian
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Sara SawochkaSeptember 13, 2012 at 5:25 am
Thank you so much for the delicious-looking pictures and for sharing your recipes. Another great site for recipes is ChooseVeg.com.
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GabbySeptember 14, 2012 at 9:06 am
So was the queso dip any good? What’s the verdict? Thanks!
Alisa FlemingSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:35 amAuthor
Hi Gabby, I wouldn’t post a recipe that I didn’t like! This is the version of the recipe from my kitchen.
Alyssa | Queen of QuinoaSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:03 am
Umm this looks so delicious I don’t even know what to say! I NEED to make this, like right now
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NickyNovember 25, 2012 at 10:30 pm
Thanks for reviewing.
I’m looking for a book for vegan.
Very helpful.
TonyJanuary 24, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Tomato Queso Dip? Amazing. I never would of thought you could cook up this in a Slow Cooker. Going to try it myself tomorrow!