OIL FREE VEGAN NACHO CHEESE SAUCE » sugar free, dairy free, and mind-blowingly delicious!

[@thekingschildsx]

Jill, thank you sooooo very much for this cheese sauce!!!!! I have thrown away so many of the cheese sauces I have tried. Yours was delicious! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@benbrown8258]

I thought to myself oh, Jill she's such a nice lady she makes nice recipes. And then I tried this nacho cheese sauce. My socks were knocked off! This is better than any nacho cheese sauce I had had previous. Unbelievable!

[@tammi67able]

Yes she is,and yes it is

[@moonowl4912]

Just tried this recipe. Used Cannellini beans instead. Used the juice of the beans in place of the water. OMG this is so good. This would be good on a vegan burger. Or anything else as a great topping.

[@barbaram1567]

A good sub for cashews is cannelli or other white bean.

[@amelian9677]

Thank you!! I’m allergic to cashews.

[@cherylcampbell693]

This recipe can me made with WAY less fat if you use cashew powder.

[@tammi67able]

This was so delicious oh my goodness!!! Jill mentions that the raisins could be 1 tb the amount listed in the recipe is the way her family likes it. I added only 1 Tb of raisins, 3 tbsp of nutritional yeast and I used garlic powder because I had ran out of onion powder. Give this a try it’s amazing!! God bless

[@arambarsamian6312]

This is fantastic! I’ve been making “cheezy bakes” with it - covering cauliflower, romanesco, mushrooms, and purple potatoes with it and baking for 20 minutes. Delicious! I also add a Brazil nut (for the selenium) and a B12 tablet to the cheeze. Also, a few leaves of cilantro - it adds a nice “Mexicanness” to it. Yummy!

[@snowleopard7952]

Rinse corn tortillas under water, cut them into triangle quarters, toss them in a bowl with salt, put in the air frier....Super Crunchy. Taste like out of the bag.

[@gailwebb1844]

Besides getting great recipes from you, I also find your presentations very mentally therapeutic. Thanks to you and your husband for making this all possible.

[@Francine76]

Thanks for including the oats option. I need to reduce fat (nuts) in our meals. Thank you.

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

I was nervous making this, but as soon as I tasted it. Oh. My. Goodness!!! You are my HERO. I LOVE this dip... and I'm a bit of a Dairy Snob when it comes to dairy replacements that claim to be good. WOW!!! I replaced the Paprika with Liquid Smoke and it worked well.

[@judsjo]

Thanks for the tip

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

@@judsjo You are welcome!

[@anonymous6594]

I'm starting my whole food plant based journey today. I love your channel and the simple recipes you illustrate. Thanks.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Good luck on your journey ❤️🤗

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

Good for you and welcome to the club!

[@naomithompson5023]

Congratulations!!😁 Haha!!😂😂 I am still not fully on the vegan path yet: it has been a bit of a struggle but I know I can do it! I have faith in you too!

[@TabiMcArdle]

@@naomithompson5023 ex vegan here. Might want to search vegan deterioration before you destroy your health...

[@arambarsamian6312]

@@TabiMcArdle if you were vegan for the animals, I’m sorry you weren’t able to continue living according to your ethical standards. I can imagine how upsetting it must have been. I have been vegan for 15 years and am thriving. With the help of this channel, you can thrive too. Best wishes!

[@cminor99]

I really love you. I am old and very poor (on social security), but if I ever get extra money, I will become a member. Thank you for teaching so much wonderful , healthy stuff about food.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Thank you Catherine ❤️

[@yurdreamwoman]

love your show thank you for sharing my husband is not into this way of eating even after his heart attack! I am an excellent cook but old school butter cheese the addictive stuff. I have made some healthy beans rice sweet potatoes he always goes back to his beloved meat cheese twinkie loves, ha, I'm not giving up! I guess I better stay healthy to take care of him. God Bless you & your family

[@comom2055]

Nachoooooooooooooooooo! Love it!!! Best movie ever! Can’t wait to try it, thanks for the tip on tortillas.

[@stephaniesimpson3617]

OMG this is delicious!!! I immediately made this after I watched this video. Great job Jill :-)

[@tammi67able]

Me too lol

[@IAmSherry12]

I have noticed that many of the corn tortillas available in grocery stores are actually made with GMO corn. In rural areas such as where I live it is very hard to find organic corn tortillas

[@cherylsilverthorne9635]

I'm so glad that you give an alternative to nuts. I can't wait to sign up for ur classes

[@jackiegallagher2768]

I used 1/2 c cashews and 1/2 c oats and 2 small dates rather than raisins. SO GOOD!!!

[@tconley123ful]

Fabulous recipe! I've been making this since I first discovered it. Great on veggies, especially stir fry or roasted veg. A quick wrap with left over rice & veg with this sauce... heaven! I have made it with oats instead, love the lower fat, not quite as creamy. Have also done half cashews, half oats. Eat it fast - spoils in about 1 week.

[@Maiden_Warrior_Crone]

Thank you so much for the helpful comment! I was wondering if I should dare trying the oat version, or indeed, half-and-half.

[@tconley123ful]

Update - I have also tried this with Garbanzos in place of cashews or oats. I still prefer the cashews for creamiest texture, but I'm certain they are the highest fat option. Always good to have options if you gotta have Jill's Cheese Sauce and a less than accommodating pantry!

[@kiwifeijoa]

This looks amazing. An alternative to the oven method for the tortilla chips is to put them in a panini press, although doesn't make as many at a time it works quite well. Like your constant inventiveness and that it's always healthy.

[@theresecooper3034]

As a diabetic i am always looking for home made healthy alternatives. I've invited my grandchildren to experiment with me. We've had some awesome success and a few failures - sorry Jack. But i love thus site. Thank you, Jill.

[@arambarsamian6312]

Diabetes can be arrested and even reversed with a whole-foods plant-based diet. I recommend “The End of Diabetes” by Joel Fuhrman. I’m glad you found this channel! Good luck!

[@timg624]

Made it, ate it, outstanding!

[@intoalivinghope]

I just made this. It. Is. DELICIOUS 🤤

[@patty-cf7jj]

I’m happy I watched..I assumed you were going to make a potato version for some reason which I don’t generally like. I happen to have some raw cashews in my freezer. And I always have all the other ingredients on hand. I’m making this today!

[@Sbannmarie]

Jill, I've been so interested to make this after you sampled eating it with your "everything crackers" video!

[@shylabradley4290]

I can't wait to try this recipe out! Your other vegan cheese recipes have become staples in my cooking!

[@christinavargas1658]

Tried it this morning to have with some papas a la mexicana. *Chefs Kiss*

[@figgledoi]

Its so crazy that none of this is bad for you because i would eat this stuff like soup! Thanks Jill!

[@figgledoi]

Also i read the recipe wrong and accidentally put both a cup of almonds and a cup of oats lol even better than just one or the other i think

[@ravenwildspirit]

If have a less powerful blender I recommend pre soaking your cashews. Really appreciate the nut alternative.

[@JCcreates927]

Thanks Jill. I am sitting here seating the cheese sauce on potatoes and broccoli. Made a few substitutions to make with food I already had, it turned out great.

[@HealthOrigins]

That's great, I always love experimenting and substituting 🙂👍

[@KKing55]

You are a god sent and a Genious~!

[@LisadeKramer]

That is sooo good! I do soak my cashews before blending. I forgot to back off the water a tad but it is still fine.

[@gvas7560]

I'll tryed this since it has low content of nutritional yiest. I dont care much for its flavor. Hopefully I dance for joy like you did 😁 Keep up the good work God bless you

[@HealthOrigins]

Thanks for the video Jill, I have made a similar dip many times - yum! It helps to blend if the cashews are soaked 🙂 I love your fast put them whole and break them up later tortilla chips tip 😁

[@tammi67able]

Soaking does help a lot unless you have a high power blender like Jill has then you don’t have to soak them.

[@marilyndupie2286]

I shared this with my sister and she loves it.

[@Missy1824able]

Thank you for your videos. I'm so excited to try this recipe.

[@rrhodes7594]

I loved your excitement during the taste taste! ❤️. I need to try this!!

[@alysononoahu8702]

Haha I love when her chips start 🔥🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋

[@rubygaybarker9758]

Jill, I am really enjoying your dressing series! Glad you snuck in this cheese sauce!!! Can you share a link to those tortillas? I can't find any healthy brands. THANK YOU!!!

[@sailme2day]

thanks Jill . great recipe and video . Sharing your great work and food lessons on FB now,very much appreciated.

[@tamuctamuc1256]

Really like your vids and recipes. I heat my tortillas using a panini press and it works quite well.

[@alexander_sinclair]

Tastes great! Thanks!

[@Mud-Sock-Girl]

I can also atest that they will catch fire, I ruined my toaster oven :( -- this was about 3 years ago. My husband hasn't let me forget that incident either, LOL. thanks for another good recipe :)

[@marijana.majic.]

This is soooooo good!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@bungabunga-jimford]

what if you lightly spray with avocado oil or pre cut into chips and put in an airfryer

[@naomithompson5023]

Jill you literally had me drooling with this recipe!😂😂😋😋

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sharit7970]

Trying this now with oats...it's a keeper! Oh, and I've set chips on fire also!

[@FlowerChild-Tiktok]

Dang! I can't do Nutritional Yeast or Vinegar while healing. I've been steaming russet and sweet potato while baking a jalapeño, green chili, red bell pepper, onion and garlic at 400. I blend all this together w smoked paprika, onion powder, coconut aminos and maple syrup. It's delicious and pretty cheesy too... plus no fats (you could add cashews or tanini) and healing benefits of the potato, peppers and onion/garlic!

[@danellefox9069]

Thank you so so much for sharing your amazing recipes with the world! Where do you get your favorite onion powder?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Frontier

[@CreGoneVegan]

This looks exquisite!

[@angelicarosales7890]

Wow just luke cheese sauce amazing. I added some jalapeno powder. Gave it a delicious punch. Thank you for your amazing discovery.

[@BillyBob2015]

Going to try this one today with oats and thank you :)

[@mamakins5123]

Have you tried to make this half and half with cashews and oats to reduce the fat but keep the creaminess?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

That will totally work, we do that as well.

[@JGG1999]

Love this idea!

[@HealthOrigins]

And for those people allergic to nuts, cashews can be replaced with sunflower seeds 🙂🌻

[@debbergren9004]

This is good but was too sweet with the raisins. I think next time I’ll probably leave them out. I also added some chipotle chili powder for added kick.

[@tammi67able]

I added on 1 tbsp raisins and 3 tbsp nutritional yeast came out delish!

[@mariad9126]

This is delicious!

[@michellesavage7792]

Omg, the Nacho Libre reference was hilarious

[@europaeuropa3673]

yummy just yummy

[@juliashearer7842]

Looks lovely. Adding raisins is interesting. 😁

[@cindygagnier2250]

Right. I've never added a sweetener.

[@roger12393]

Could you come up with a Worcestershire Sauce recipe some day? The all have sugar in them and I don't want any sugar and unhealthy ingredients. If anyone can make one you certainly can. Thanks

[@cynthialenz]

Sauce recipe starts at 2:18.

[@julierichards3400]

Hi, did you blend the sauce until it was hot? (About 10 mins in a vitamix) or just until it was smooth? I’ve just discovered your site and am loving it, thank you x

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

No

[@christinetina-mariemercer3186]

Great video...I would like to know if you replace the nuts with oats should they just be dry right out of the box or cooked and how much of them?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Right out of the box, same amount as the nuts.

[@DG-gk9se]

Hi Jill, I can't wait to make it.. I love chips too. I am allergic to nuts and I am happy that we can change it for rolled oats...Do I use the same amount as the raw cashews? Thank you for your recipes..

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

That’s correct, same amount

[@HealthOrigins]

With oats the dip will not have the same taste or creaminess in my opinion, I suggest you try it with sunflower seeds instead of nuts, it will be almost identical 😉

[@sarahblackstone2807]

Can white beans substitute for the cashews?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes

[@marandjoe]

Could you explain the reason for raw cashews vs roasted? This looks great :)

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Raw cashews are what makes it so creamy. If they are roasted, it will be a little gritty.

[@marandjoe]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow thank you so much , I'll wait until I have the raw cashews then! :)

[@cocorox9677]

Hi Jill, I hope you get this message given it's over a year after the video... you mention a less calorie alternative to cashews being rolled oats. Can I use steel cut oats and do they need to be cooked first? THANK YOU!

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Steel cut oats make it too thick and gummy but uncooked rolled oats work fine.

[@cocorox9677]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow Thank you so much! You are awesome. 😍

[@Elainelovejoy]

I wanted to make some chips from the corn tortillas and the dip you dipped them in, and I cannot find the video. Where is it? Thanks

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

plantbasedcookingshow.com/2019/01/13/corn-tortillas/

[@sherryclinton9854]

I am going to try this ! What kind of blender do you have ?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

It is a Blendtec Professional 800

[@MsKazzabee]

Hi I will try this although being in England not sure what nacho cheese dip is but sounds good and thinking can I omit the smoked paprika for it to be a regular cheese sauce? So envious of American food and shopping - would love to buy big old tubs of 'greens' instead of miserable little packets 🤤

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

It would still taste good 👍

[@brittanicole92]

This looks great! Can I use dates instead of raisins?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Absolutely 👍

[@brittanicole92]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow I made this and it is the best vegan cheese dip I’ve EVER had!! I ended up using raisins because I found some. My whole family loved it including my meat eating husband. I made impossible nachos and topped them with this cheese. Outstanding!!

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

That is fantastic! I am so glad you like it. We are totally addicted to it 😊

[@jordanmcdonaldmcdonald6867]

Could you use lemon juice instead of vinager?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes

[@hyperloke]

Awesome recipe! Can I use regular white vinegar instead of white wine vinegar. Also how about coconut aminos instead of Bragg's aminos?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes and yes👍

[@lynnrenz4191]

I love this cheese but I love my cheese heated up. When I went to heat it up it got really thick. How do I make I creamy when warm?

[@benjaminnesbit652]

Awesome recipe! Possible to sub hemp seeds for cashew nuts instead of oats?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Absolutely 👍

[@maryjoclark5167]

Couldn’t find where to send support. Only shows came up

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Here is a link to our membership page plantbasedcookingshow.com/join-our-community/

[@thegirlwhospeaks236]

Your so darn cute! That smirk! And shimmy!

[@Jojodancer1978]

Great video. Can this also be used as a salad dressing?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

We use it for taco salads all the time

[@leeforex8441]

I will say first that I have not yet tried YOUR recipe for this cheese sauce attempt. Been vegan eating for nearly a year now, loving it but ... I miss REAL CHEESE!!! I have been scouring the KZbins to find a suitable recipe for oh god, ANY cheese that tastes somewhat similar to what I am missing. Every time I try a new recipe I am left disappointed as the hosts continue to say: "this recipe tastes just like this or that kind of cheese." I make it, I eat it, it tastes NOTHING like the real cheese. Recently though, I FINALLY did find a recipe from the channel on KZbin "Yeung Man Cooking" where he made an alfredo cheese sauce that I made as well and it BLEW ME AWAY! It actually DID taste like real alfredo sauce. I was flabbergasted! So I have hope for others now. Lets see what you have here with this one. I just wish I had more money to spend on trial and error recipes, lol. Thank you soooo much for sharing your recipes with us Jill. I know it may seem like a thankless job but I watch your recipe videos all the time and I know what it takes to cook. Gosh, I just made Kimchi last night, and made the mistake of starting at 11:30 at night. *Gulp* I didn't finish till 3 am!! Your hard work is appreciated. Lee

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Thank you Lee😊

[@saharrachelcohen159]

what would be a replecment to the yeast? you use them a lot and I cant eat them. thank you.

[@christinepeters7110]

HI Jill where can i buy the organic corn tortillas?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Whole Foods or online

[@christinepeters7110]

Hi Jill where did you buy the tortilla chips, what store?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Whole Foods

[@valerieschmidt8272]

So many vegan recipes call for nutritional yeast, of which I am allergic. Any suggestions for alternatives?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

You could leave it out and then add a bit more Braggs or something salty 👍

[@SpringFlowers537]

Nacho!!!!! 😊

[@NorthernHomestead]

This is my go-to cheese sauce ever since I learned it from you. I still use teaspoons for all the measurements as it was in the original recipe. Curious to see the difference by using a tablespoon for some. Thank you for a great recipe!

[@sherryclinton9854]

Jill , I'm a fairly new vegan at 72 , is rolled oats the same as old fashioned oats in the oatmeal box ?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes, they are the same 👍😊

[@sherryclinton9854]

Thank you so much !

[@KeiaJohn4-15]

What can I use instead of Rasins

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Dates

[@KeiaJohn4-15]

Ok. I’m just scared it will be too sweet. Thank will be making later 😊

[@naivesundari]

except nachos what else we can pair this sauce up with ?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

I love it on potatoes, cooked broccoli and in wraps 👍

[@kamalaji1008]

Hi Jill....thank you for all your wonderful videos. Your presence is so happy and calm. Can you suggest a knife or knife set for a wfpb home chef. Thank you.

[@tonyforbes3389]

So do you have to soak the nuts first

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

No

[@alwaysright5398]

What kind of blender is that?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

It is a Blendtec Professional 800

[@joeb4142]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow Whoa quite a machine! I’m intrigued by its sound enclosure. Does it really cut down noise significantly?

[@sunflower8599]

😋 do you have a mac and cheese recipe?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

plantbasedcookingshow.com/2018/12/16/mac-cheese/

[@naomithompson5023]

P.S where do you get your tortillas from out of curiosity? I would like to try them sometime.😉

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Whole Foods 👍

[@naomithompson5023]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow Thanks!! I will have to shop there. We have one here in Syracuse which is nearby, only and hour.😉

[@chuckleberryflin]

Your chips are the lord's chips 😇 🤣

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

👍👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️😂

[@rocieflow1644]

You make me LOL

[@kita3256]

Can potatoes and carrots be used instead of cashews or oats?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

I haven't tried that but you could give it a go.

[@wendyr8797]

krla stmyr plantiful Kiki has a recipe that uses potatoes and carrots. I make it all the time

[@HealthOrigins]

Yes, definitely, I think carrots or sweet potatoes would work much better here than oats, it will have more creaminess and taste 🙂

[@lancecomstock]

I would like to see plant based oil free fried chicken, I know what I just said is probably impossible though jaja. I just saw a video of a girl making them with oyster mushrooms, but she deep fried them. the oyster mushrooms looked like the shape of a fried chicken limb once it came out of the frier. but yeah, oil free fried chicken. I know you can do this! jaja

[@ims.to.sim7]

The chips are on fire 😂

[@daveforgot127]

I'm very surprised you don't have a tortilla recipe?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

plantbasedcookingshow.com/2019/01/13/corn-tortillas/

[@samanthac450]

I prefer homemade baked tortilla chips as well!! They are “the Lords cheeeeps.” - Nacho 😜

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

👏👏👏👏👏👏we were so tempted to put that in the video too 😂😂😂👍

[@samanthac450]

The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show Bahahahahahahahahaha!!!! Yesssssss! 🤣🤣🤣 You’re my kinda people! Lol 😆

[@debp7849]

Where do you get the me rancho tortillas? I live in NC. Thanks for your recipes.. love the ranch dressing.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Whole Foods carries them here

[@debp7849]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow thanks... planning to join soon.

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

I am deathly, heart-stopping allergic to Paprika and all other forms of Pepper ... is there a substitute for this in your recipe?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

You could use a little liquid smoke