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Didn’t know that Mexican chili cheese dip could be vegan? Well, here you go! No flavour is sacrificed in this creamy and nourishing dip. It is sure to be a crowd pleaser that everyone can enjoy. Pair it with Sonora Tortillas and it’ll be a party in your tummy.

https://www.veggiesdontbite.com/vegan-chile-con-queso-dip/#recipe

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Yields10 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins
1

Using a food processor, pulse dry uncooked lentils until partially chopped and chunky. Set aside.

2

Next pulse walnuts until chopped into small pieces. Set aside.

3

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in 1/4 cup veggie broth until onion begins to get translucent. About 5 minutes.

4

Add walnuts and 2 more tablespoons broth and sauté 3 more minutes until mixture begins to caramelize.

5

Add chopped lentils and 2 more tablespoons broth to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.

6

Add tomatoes and chopped green chiles and sauté 2 more minutes.

7

Add 1 3/4 cups veggie broth and spices and mix well.

8

Cook covered for 10-15 minutes until lentils have softened and broth is almost gone. Uncover and turn heat to low.

9

Stir in cheese sauce and allow to bubble. Once bubbling, remove from heat and serve immediately.

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1

Using a food processor, pulse dry uncooked lentils until partially chopped and chunky. Set aside.

2

Next pulse walnuts until chopped into small pieces. Set aside.

3

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in 1/4 cup veggie broth until onion begins to get translucent. About 5 minutes.

4

Add walnuts and 2 more tablespoons broth and sauté 3 more minutes until mixture begins to caramelize.

5

Add chopped lentils and 2 more tablespoons broth to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.

6

Add tomatoes and chopped green chiles and sauté 2 more minutes.

7

Add 1 3/4 cups veggie broth and spices and mix well.

8

Cook covered for 10-15 minutes until lentils have softened and broth is almost gone. Uncover and turn heat to low.

9

Stir in cheese sauce and allow to bubble. Once bubbling, remove from heat and serve immediately.

Vegan Mexican Chili Cheese Dip