Vegan Rotel Dip (Secretly Healthier Recipe)

Close up on a tortilla chips taking some vegan Rotel dip from a bowl.

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Vegan Rotel Dip (Secretly Healthier Recipe)

This vegan Rotel dip is the ultimate creamy and cheesy dip to serve on game night. It pairs a homemade vegan queso sauce (easy and healthy) with spiced savory tofu crumbles and tangy Rotel tomatoes. Perfect as a warm dip with tortilla chips, but also amazing in tacos, nachos, quesadillas, burritos and much more. Plus, no one will know it's healthy!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: Mexican inspired

Keyword: dip, footbal game, game night, healthy, sauce, superbowl, Vegan, vegan cheese, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

For the tofu meat crumble

1 yellow onion finely diced
1 bloc extra firm tofu 14 or 16 oz
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 heaping tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
salt to taste

For the dip

1 batch vegan white queso find the vegan white cheese sauce recipe here (do not add the red bell pepper and canned chiles)
10 oz canned Ro-Tel tomatoes you can find them in most grocery stores or you can buy Ro-tel tomatoes online, choose mild or spicy

Instructions

Start by making the vegan white queso sauce recipe. You do not need to add the red bell pepper and canned chiles. Set aside or make ahead.
Warm up a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with a little oil. Then, add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 5 minutes stirring often. Once the onions have softened, then add the rest of the meat crumble ingredients (tofu, nutritional yeast and spices) to the pan. Stir to combine and let it cook for 15-18 minutes stirring once in a while. The meat crumbles are ready when chewy, fragrant and golden brown. The chewier, the better!
Once the tofu is done, then pour the can of Ro-Tel tomatoes into the pan (with the juices) and the whole batch of vegan white queso. Stir to combine and let it cook for about 3-5 minutes on low-medium heat or until heated through. You can add a little water if it gets too thick.
To serve, pour the warm dip in a large bowl and garnish with fresh tomatoes and sliced jalapeño if desired. Serve with tortilla chips, enjoy!

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Notes

Storage tips: keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, you can add a splash of water or broth and use the microwave or the stove. If using the microwave, then warm up only 30 seconds at a time and stir often.
You can also use this dip in tacos, nachos, burritos, quesadillas and more.
Customize your dip as you wish, such as adding more spices (you can use taco seasoning), making it spicy with cayenne pepper (or cooking a diced jalapeño with the onion) and adding a pinch of turmeric for a boost in color. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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