The Accidentally Vegan Nachos I Make Every Week | Weeknighting

[@BrianLagerstrom]

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[@mscrawford87]

Hey what is the shelf life of your dressings from the previous big ass salad episode? I know its not related to this episode (don't worry imm be trying some nachooos) but I figured it you might see it here better!

[@marsh3825]

It's no wonder your channel is taking off. You have a great subtle humor that makes your videos feel so relatable. Keep up the good work Brian!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I appreciate that!

[@MiddleEats]

Can confirm, beans ALWAYS look like shit, always taste great!

[@TingTingalingy]

Facts. I love beans

[@DB46811]

Hi Obi! How fun to see one of my fav cooking content providers over on one of my other favs! And you’re both right about the beans. 😂

[@HayTatsuko]

The appearance of beans provides yet more proof that earth-tone dishes are some of the best dishes.

[@kayjohnson9822]

Brian you are the perfect utube chef. No nonsense, full of wisdom in cooking. Love your show.

[@JohnHausser]

OREO cookies are probably the first thing in History to be “accidentally” vegan lol

[@MitgliedT5]

Isn't there anything milk related in the white cream?

[@6md]

@@MitgliedT5 nope

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

@@MitgliedT5 the creme is primarily just vegetable shortening and sugar

[@maloviv1232]

iirc correctly they were made originally with lard but dropped so the cookies would kosher (and by extension halal)

[@beinerthchitivamachado874]

It's crazy, my girl is Vegan and I still don't believe that Oreos are Vegan, LMAO. But it's weird, cuz the Little Oreos aren't for some reason. Only the 4 Pack ones are Vegan.

[@susangarland6869]

I'm going to be dipping my toes into the vegan end of the pool this year because I'm finding that, as I get older, I like not eating meat as often as I used to. You doing more meatless recipes would not make me mad. 😀

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching

[@cookinonehanded5991]

I’m sure there’s a certain type of person out there that would enjoy watching you dip your toes in vegan cheese

[@lisapet160]

@@cookinonehanded5991 I would not search for peer reviewed articles, but can assume that bacteria living between the toes may produce B-12 making perfect sense for toe's dipping into vegan cheese. BTW, 1/4 of the year I have vegan food with about the same proportion or less for meats eating, seafood included, and am informed not just about bone density loss due to vegan diet.

[@1vaoracle]

I did the vegan scene for 6 years and just started adding fish in once a week but tried steak last weekend. I read a book about eating for your blood type so I tried that and after 1 steak 8oz steak I noticed a huge difference with the power in my reps during working out. I wish I knew the science behind it. I just read and try stuff LOL. However, meat will only be once a week and one serving.

[@natashahill4370]

Just to add, if you don't have a high speed blender, you can use boiling water to soak the cashews for 15-30 mins, otherwise it can still be grainy when you put it in to blend. Great video 👍🏻

[@ethanforrestross2457]

Nice. I like that you included canned beans given that this is "weeknighting." It feels like permission to use the canned option sometimes (while still making something smart and delicious). One of these days, I'll give cashew cheese a try!

[@BlissfulCounterstroke]

Don't be afraid of the can! I use a mixed bean can for a crossover birria chilli I make every so often. Arsing about soaking beans overnight is more steps between us and dinner!

[@Shelley9090]

Immediately filed this one in my recipe playlist. Looks healthy and amazing. Can't wait to try it. Thanks, Brian.

[@LilyMayBear]

Every single recipe I've made off of your videos has been a hit. Thanks for the great content and fresh recipes putting every other cooking video blogger to shame.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks very much for watching

[@ethanforrestross2457]

Agreed. Every single one!

[@catnip1487]

I have to make a separate "Lagerstrom" folder for your videos, because your recipes all end up in my "Recipes to try" folder. Thanks for the inspiration

[@HOWYADURN]

"Looks shit, tastes great." Greatest thing I've ever heard. Side note, I loved the camera angle showing the flame. Sometimes it's nice to have the visual, wish more creators would use it.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks! I want people to be successful wit these recipes

[@allicatforever]

I am so grateful to have your channel. It has helped me become a better cook. My boyfriend loves when I make your delivery style pizza. We have it almost once a week since I learned it. Your videos are easy to follow and you try to give alternative ways to do things to include everyone in the recipe. Thank you so much for making these videos and can't wait to keep making your recipes.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks very much for watching

[@KingsMom831]

Stoked to have a vegan recipe from you!

[@knightsofneeech]

Brian, love the continuing content. I'm always learning something from you. Thanks for cutting out all the unneeded dialogue. You are my preferred method of cooking 😉

[@evenaidoo2934]

Wonderful to see wholesome healthy vegetarian recipes.I’ve been making this type of cheese for years and it always delivers both for vegans and non vegans.. miso and sun dried tomatoes takes it to the next level

[@cfloster]

Do you have a written recipe for how much miso and sun dried???

[@davidlane8811]

I second that question! Thanks for the idea

[@marekjiripotuznik2675]

Hey Bri, loved the cashew "queso", keep up the great work, man. And thank you.

[@canakaoglu7158]

Love that you‘re using grams instead of the US systems. Just makes so much more sense

[@adambergeron5]

For some reason I think of the episode of the simpsons where the Flanders' family takes in Bart, Lisa and Maggie as foster children and offer them nachos Flanders style which were slices of cucumber with cottage cheese on top

[@damotravelling]

Thanks

[@damotravelling]

This is my jam Bri. It is absolutely getting made for Friday movie night. You rockstar 🤘🤘

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I hope you like it! Cheers

[@jnbyrne]

I love the quick cut of you very seriously editing while wearing an apron. Everyone should have an editing apron.

[@summerjoy1352]

I'm super excited to try this. It looks delicious. I especially love how you described the refried beans. "Looks like sh*t, tastes great"

[@guisomlo3086]

9 year vegan here, 2 year fan of the channel. I can vouch by this recipe haha its kind of a "collective subconscious" recipe for most vegans. If you like your sour cream more then cheese (or cant get nooch) i recomend trying a cashew SC done the same way but with alot of Lime, a little bit of dijon and a lil bit of apple c vinegar. Also the 15g of cumin is a badass move most people forget when doing beans haha think im eating this tonight haha

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching! I think all veegs are in on the cashew queso right?

[@guisomlo3086]

@@BrianLagerstrom If ur a vegan foodie, discovering it, is about the point u find out life as a vegan can be just as happy as any other foodie. Its our best well known secret hahahaha

[@guisomlo3086]

@@BrianLagerstrom Also, let me use the opportunity to thank you... your no kneed sour dough vid is the bases for all my SDs and my Pizzas... a variation on you Pizza Rosso (arrabiata) is what i use to mess with the head of my Non vegan friends when they give my slack about pizza needing cheese!

[@katsweeterly2039]

16 year vegan, new subscriber here who agreed with "looks like shit but tastes amazing"

[@MartinUnderwood]

i remember making a "queso" dip with nutritional yeast and cashews. Even as an avowed carnivore, I was highly surprised at how cheesy it ended up tasting. Never thought of doing nachos with it. Good call!

[@AM-nv5ww]

That’s so interesting, can I ask what you did end up using it for instead? I’m trying to picture it’s versatility especially if I buy a big bag of cashews

[@aliaab123]

Try adding some jalapenos + jalapeno brine. A tip I learned from rainbow plant life.

[@ando94]

Made this recipe two times now .. delicious. My GF and I love it. Thanks Brian!

[@rehaansen27]

Congrats on 300k Bri!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks very much! Thanks for being here

[@aprilmrose]

Great one! Would love to see more "accidentally vegan" recipes!

[@EvolveGamin00]

The bean liquid is also tied to some of the more...flatulent results of eating beans. I'd leave it out and add water if that's a concern.

[@castironchaos]

It may be less expensive to find raw cashews at a foreign market (Chinese, India, Brazilian, etc.).

[@TingTingalingy]

Truth. I get much better deals at ethnic markets!

[@MsGardenbug]

OMG!!!!!! This "cheese" sauce is sooooo good. Seriously great!!! I've made other recipes using nutritional yeast with other ingredients like oatmeal and roasted red peppers. They were 'okay' but always had that aftertaste of vitamins, but not this one. WOW. I'm pretty confident my 3 year old dairy allergic granddaughter is going to love it.

[@darkcnight]

you say it's healthy but without a nutritional breakdown, I can't tell whether it's actually healthy or not. not asking for micros but a breakdown of the macros would be immensely appreciated.

[@shannonpalmer]

I saw another video with a very similar cashew cheese sauce where they added some juice from the pickled jalapeño jar, and it really adds an extra level of classic nacho flavor. I highly recommend it.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

That would have been better damn.

[@shannonpalmer]

@@BrianLagerstrom there’s always next time! I’m cooking this tonight by the way. Super excited to eat it!

[@katsweeterly2039]

My money is on The minimalist baker or Lauren Toyota ♥ the vegan queso is sooo addictive I needed to go on rehab after eating too much 😁 it also has a great shelf life in the fridge. 💯 💪

[@aliaab123]

That reminds me of Nisha Vora - Rainbow Plant Life

[@arialbuza576]

Our family loves your channel! We’d love to see your take on regular nachos!

[@dripshameless5605]

Lol as a vegan, thank you. Still watch your videos to get inspiration for dishes and tweak them, but this ofc makes it easier. Gonna make this for the Super Bowl

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Awesome! What a good football food

[@TingTingalingy]

Vegan/plant based is not a good measure of "healthy." None the less, awesome video. You're so easy to follow and you never lose my interest

[@mauimarcus]

I love nootch. I'm not vegan at all, but it's absolutely a staple in my kitchen.

[@MrChris20912]

Cheese sauce looks amazing! The video was watching for that all by itself, thank you!

[@savvyshopper1286]

This looks so delicious. I will try this. Thank you so much for your hard work!!!

[@devonwelch8014]

Tip: Because nuts have a pretty long shelf life when kept in sealed containers you can usually find them for much cheaper than the grocery store at discount food stores and dollar stores. I regularly find 3 pound tins of cashews and other nuts for 8-10 dollars at my local discount store.

[@Starstuffpondering]

Add a few teaspoons of tahini to your cheese sauce. Its umami-ness adds to the cheesiness. It's hilarious that you called it 'chizz.' As a vegan who misses cheese terribly, that's what I call the various cheese-like substances I make. They're in the ballpark, but not on the field.

[@jencollier8306]

Hey Kimplausible! I like your tahini idea and raise you a tsp of miso for your vegan queso pleasure!🥳

[@jakeritmiller]

Hey y’all I made the “cheese” sauce and it was hmmmmm not great? Very different and unless you like the weird cheesy taste of nutri yeast, I’d recommend making the cheese whiz Brian made in his philly cheese steak episode. That’s closer to tasting like the faux nacho cheese and you can still keep things vegetarian. Sending you much love, Brian.

[@dtlussier]

I'm in the same boat. My "cheese" sauce wasn't my favourite. Too much taste left in it from the nutritional yeast, rather than cheesiness. BUT everything else was great!

[@mickleblade]

And a bit of dad dancing at the end!

[@carlzy85]

Revisited this recipe and switched out the salsa for the leftover vegetarian chilli recipe you made... it was epic!

[@1960genius]

THANK YOU!!! I can't wait to make this❣

[@SinisterMD]

Though I do love myself some cheese dip and nachos, as I've gotten older the rest of my body doesn't have nearly as much fun. Very much looking forward to making this for my wife so we can enjoy a game or movie without the morning after effect of our normal indulgences. Thanks Brian!!

[@denys-p]

Nutritional yeast is a biggest discovery for me. Tastes like mix of cheese and fried pumpkin seeds, really cool. And yeah, just made these nachos - mix of taste and feeling of being full, but not heavy is quite good. “Cheese” sauce tastes really dope

[@crapsharkify]

Wooo hooo! Vegan friendly stuff. I've veganised a load of your meaty recipes already but it's super sweet not to have to think about it 😂 Making it tonight. Cheers, Bri!

[@breerae2226]

Ooh what ones have you veganized?

[@jessicafuchs7963]

Nailed it! That sauce is the dopeness. Had to riff it with what I had around (almonds, different beans, etc). Didn't matter. This recipe kills.

[@kimberlycooper6321]

It's official: I like cashew queso. Who'd a thunk?! Well done - great recipe.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks Kim!

[@cullenandmyca]

Thanks for the tip on sautéing kale. A good all-round cooking tip.

[@qwertyqwert2772]

I enjoy your pace and engagement 🙂

[@robllewellyn]

The bass line in these videos is immense!

[@b.visconti1765]

I love black beans and this looks like a great recipe to try..ty

[@Msplaquetilla]

Great work guys! Moré vegan recipes would be lovely. Thanks for your effort!

[@jennthecraftydiyer]

congrats on 300! 🥂🍾✨

[@spacemonkeyentertainment6413]

Just discovered this channel, major Joshua Weissman vibes (i mean that as a compliment). I guess i'll be watching even more recipes that i probably will never bother to make, but will always tell myself that i eventually will, haha. Wishing all the best.

[@ljc3484]

Such a refreshing video. I especially love that you’re setting the record straight about how you eat on a regular basis to keep things in balance. Thanks for giving the vegans a shoutout. I hope we see more vegan AND gluten-free suggestions.

[@roukshanakhan2696]

Great show with variety. lots of tips and info.🇿🇦🇿🇦👌

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks RK

[@65fhd4d6h5]

Caliente is temperature hot, spicy hot is "picante". :)

[@kevinkelly3880]

Thank you for saying what I was thinking! I didn't want be "that guy!" Lol!

[@edwinbaun419]

definetely going to try this out! thanks brian!!!

[@nietsdoener]

I just made this and it was super good! Second recipe of yours I made which turned out great, thank you!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks very much for trying!

[@twoduckallday9094]

Did the man just say that cherry tomatoes bring some “fresh wetness” ?? Excellent content, as usual!

[@andreacarreiro5436]

These refried black beans ressemble to a brazilian dish called "tutu de feijão", that is a kind of black bean pureé thickened with manioc flour. Most of the time it's made with leftover feijoada (so, it isn't vegan... sorry!), but it's commonly served with kale as a side. Love your videos!! Kudos from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!

[@Bedlam66]

I use that kind of yeast on popcorn all the time. it's fantastic.

[@ferretneck]

I subscribe to a *lot* of cooking channels and Brian really is the benchmark

[@curtisbailey78]

I finally tried this tonight after months of being curious and I'm sad to report that it wasn't for me or my wife. I think we were both hoping for a more cheese-adjacent flavor from the cashew/yeast sauce but to us it mostly just tasted like cashews and that's not what I'm looking for with nachos, even on a variant that's expected to not quite be the same as the real thing. Still, the beans are delicious and I'll get some good use out of them for a couple more meals, and I'm still glad I tried the full recipe despite it not being my cup of tea. Thanks, Brian!

[@temple69]

add more acid, and more umami, like soy sauce. along with the rest of the ingredients.

[@WesNicol]

YESS Brian! Thanks for the vegan recipe! Keep making your amazing skills accessible for everyone!!

[@Lawomenshoops]

I just found this video and decided to make the vegan cheese sauce. I went shopping with tomato paste on my list, but forgot to buy it!! So, when I got home, I just decided to use ketchup instead. Turned out great!! Next time I'll add jalapeno to the sauce.

[@pyzikscott]

Ooh, love Lacinato. Haven’t seen in ages!

[@designed4yous]

Ok, if you wear headphones and watch this video, beware that at 1:50 that crazy crash of thunder sounds DAMN REAL with the headphones turned on. It scared the shit out of when I was sitting in my backyard at night.

[@chrisbenetti]

Yum Bri!!! So grateful for some more plant stuff!

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

Might not be making nachos with kale, but I'll definitely try those refried beans.

[@ericcutler5463]

That looks incredible. I’ve got to try out your cheese sauce first before I make a comment! Thank you for the awesome video!

[@SteiniDJ]

Awesome, I have to try out that "cheese" sauce. Would be interesting to see the nutritional values of a single bowl of this (because you know that anything less than a whole bowl will not do).

[@ashvinvaidyanathan7239]

Calculate it yourself

[@SteiniDJ]

@@ashvinvaidyanathan7239 That would be something I'd do, were I to make this.

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

I'm down with the Munks! I also very much enjoy using cashews as milk or cream replacements. It works so amazingly well to thicken a curry!

[@griffinbaum8635]

This recipe needs a billboard in Times Square

[@sahej6939]

Looks amazing and love the Linus dance…but how bout toaster ovening the chips and beans too!

[@Jason61H]

Hearing someone say they "accidentally" made vegan food is like a metalhead saying they "accidentally" listened to Adele 😁 FWIW, I tend to use tinned cannellini beans in place of cashews now, especially if I'm in a hurry, no soaking and plenty smooth with minimal effort.

[@gracehaener6981]

Bri congratulations 300+ subscribers and the vegan nachos looks delicious too❤️🇮🇳 Will try making it very soon

[@zwiz77]

Please please make more vegan videos like this u have great recipes. Love to see ur creativity with fake meats and maybe like a eggplant spaghetti . 🎉

[@aaronmorgan7525]

Hey Bri, do you really do video editing with the apron on???

[@stevemd6488]

To clarify, "pinch"=1.2348563 grams, "squeegze" =2.7899797334 grams, "squizz"= 0.00456334457 grams.

[@metroknow]

Hey Brian! First - thank you for all of your videos and the effort you put into them - they are definitely at the top of my list every time I check for new subscription content (which is like, constantly for the last 2 years). One question - I'm looking for a high sided 2qt pot like the one you use, but I never see it in the gear lists (I've looked through a handful of them so far) unless I'm just missing it. What pan is it? I even tried to google pan signatures to figure it out but no luck. Thank you again!

[@leahr.2620]

I have used cashews to make a soft cheese for lasagna sub for ricotta, but I am looking forward to spicing it up for nachos. I like flavor of Poblano peppers too but they can be hot sometimes, I have made Chili Rellenos and one pepper will be hot and one mild.

[@ajk-r7i]

the t in nooch kills me. thanks for highlighting a vegan recipe!

[@WesEats]

Im absolutely going to try this! Amazing recipe, thank you!

[@jamesnewsom5899]

You are a riot! Subscribed!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for that SUB!

[@jamesnewsom5899]

Hey Brian, do you have a video on high altitude bread? I live at 7000’

[@kenkiller01]

Looks so awesome! Will definitely try it out! Thank you for this constant awesome content, that you edit wearing your apron apparently 😃

[@meghanv4556]

Haha I laughed out loud at that clip.

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Will be trying that at some point! Looks yummy!

[@EmoWolf-iq6cw]

Nooch is life!!!!! 😍

[@nicmaci7087]

This looks so good. Could I make the cheese sauce the day before?

[@tsaltom]

I saw you cover that Great Value salsa with your finga.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

This is aldi brand. Not ashamed!

[@SuzanneBaruch]

This video reminds me that our "#1 Taco Boy" hasn't shown us a new recipe for Taco Time lately!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

haha thank you for reminding me. Glad I'm still your #1 Taco Boy.

[@krazmokramer]

HECK YEAH!! The only thing missing is a bottle of Modelo Negro. What's a good substitute for that awful, nasty kale? The force field at my house forbids me from bringing kale and zucchini (the mosquito of the vegetable world) into my house. And I don't know how to turn off that force field. Another great video and Weeknighting recipe, Bri!!! Those Munk Pack bars look tasty, too!

[@brettmoore6781]

YEA!! SQUIZZ IS BACK!!

[@kajjt]

Brian, love this video. I’m in no way vegan or vegetarian but I must try this recipe. Thank you for your straight forward and approachable style to cooking. You rock!

[@Showmeromi]

Looks great, just unsure how making vegan cheese is accidentally vegan when that usually means no meat or cheese substitutes.

[@50sKid]

Yo Bri, you know what pizza video you haven’t made yet? Fancy California style gourmet pizza, ala Nancy Silverton.

[@luismart7714]

Looks great. I will try it. The only thing I will add is cilantro.

[@AwkwardPain]

How long would the 'cheese sauce' last in the fridge? I know next to nothing about nutritional yeast or its longevity once its prepared.