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Oil-Free, Low-Fat Vegan Queso Sauce
Looking for a healthy dip and versatile sauce? Try this oil-free, low-fat vegan queso sauce recipe—you’ll instantly fall in love with it!
Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins
Total Time: 20 Mins | Servings: Adjustable
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Looking for a delicious dip to spice up your bland, diet-friendly chickpea chips? The vegan queso sauce has you covered.
Want a yummy alternative to pizza sauce? The low-fat plant-based queso sauce can do the job.
Can’t figure out what to fill your sandwiches with? The oil-free queso sauce will give you the best sarnie dressing base.
But do you know how to prepare the plant-based, low-fat queso sauce? Come with me as I introduce you to one of my favourite (and easiest) sauce recipes!
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Why This Recipe Works
Simple
Complicated sauces are not my thing. Don’t take me wrong—of course, I’d love to use them as a side dish any day, but the lengthy process of preparation puts me off. So, I’ve found the simplest method to prepare a delicious vegan queso sauce that can go with almost everything!
Versatile
The sauce has a creamy, cheesy flavour with a kick of tanginess. This mouthwatering combination allows it to be served and enjoyed with snacks, appetizers, and full-course meals.
Low-calorie
Including the calories of compound condiments in your daily intake limit is super annoying. So here’s some good news: my oil-free vegan sauce eliminates this calculation. Made with healthy and low-cal ingredients, the plant-based queso sauce minimises calories and serves as a healthy condiment.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
Pinto beans. Look for organic pinto beans. They have a relatively neutral flavour with a slightly nutty taste to give your sauce a pleasant savour. Note: I replace cashew nuts with pinto beans for this sauce, to reduce calories and look out for nut allergies.
Salsa. Prepare your own homemade salsa with my recipe, or look for a store-bought option. This ingredient adds the perfect Mexican-inspired spicy kick.
Chilli powder. You can increase or decrease the amount according to your preference.
Cumin. The earthy flavour and savoury note give the vegan cheese sauce an authentic Tex-Mex taste.
Smoked paprika. A small amount of the ingredient gives the sauce a bbq taste and rich reddish-brown colour.
Dijon mustard. Its distinct flavour perfectly complements the richness of the cheese sauce.
Jalapeños and brine. Use fresh, pickled jalapeños including brine.
Pinch of salt and pepper. Adjust the amount to taste.
How To Make The Vegan Queso Sauce Recipe
Gathered all the ingredients on the countertop? Time to dive into the super simple hands-on part of the recipe.
Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender, including pinto beans, homemade sexy salsa, chilli powder, cumin, smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and jalapeños.
Blend the concoction at high speed for a few minutes until it reaches a creamy, rich texture.
Add toppings, like sautéed or roasted vegetables, fresh herbs, sliced avocado, black beans—or whatever you like.
Serve and enjoy the dish with anything on the table! 😋 💚
Variations, Ideas & Notes
There might be some ingredients you’re hesitant to use, either because they’re not available at home or perhaps you don’t like the taste. So, here’s another way you can prepare the no-oil, plant-based queso sauce.
Add cannellini beans, oat milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and spices to a blender. Continue blending until smooth. You can increase the amount of nutritional yeast for a cheesier texture and add freshly minced garlic to enhance the flavour.
If you’re using the original recipe I’ve talked about above, here are simple ingredient swaps you can make.
Butter beans (Lima beans) or any white beans instead of cannellini beans.
Ground coriander instead of cumin.
Stone ground mustard instead of Dijon mustard.
Want to take the fat-loss vegan queso sauce to a whole new level? Try these exciting add-ons.
Blend boiled, peeled courgette (zucchini) and potatoes in the mixture.
Add soy sauce for a tangy flavour.
Mix in silken tofu to bind the ingredients better and introduce a velvety texture.
Want to get some healthy fats and alternative flavours into your sauce or dip? Try my super creamy vegan cheesy sauce made with cashew nuts.
Notes
The low-fat vegan cheese sauce recipe aids fat loss and tastes fantastic—but that’s not where it ends. Here’s what really makes it worth a try.
Heart-healthy
Protein-packed
High fibre source
Prepared in under 5 minutes
Approved by non-vegans
Meal-prep friendly
Freezable
Pro Tips For The Oil-Free, Low-Fat Vegan Queso Sauce Recipe
Cook the beans until they are tender to ensure effective blending.
Taste the salsa before blending to gauge its spiciness, and add the amount accordingly.
Adjust the consistency with water or vegetable broth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to serve the low-fat vegan queso sauce?
Serving vegan queso sauce to non-vegan family and friends is surely a challenge. Here are some fun ways to make sure everyone instantly falls in love with it.
Drizzle over nachos
Use as a base for quesadilla filling
Add into breakfast burritos
Pour over vegan enchiladas
Coat loaded fries (add salsa, vegan bacon and spring onions (scallions) to taste)
Serve as a dip for pretzels or breadsticks
Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (for folks who aren’t fussed about fat content or calories)
What makes this sauce creamy without dairy?
Blended cashews, nutritional yeast, and plant milk create a rich, creamy texture.
Can I make this nut-free?
Yes! Use sunflower seeds or silken tofu instead of cashews.
What can I use vegan queso for?
It's perfect as a dip, drizzle for nachos, sandwich spread, or pasta sauce.
Can I store vegan queso sauce?
Yes. Vegan queso sauce can be stored in the fridge or refrigerator—all while maintaining its delicious taste.
To store in the fridge: Transfer the plant-based queso sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days. It’s a good idea to label the jar with the date of preparation to keep track of how long it can be stored.
To store in the freezer: Store the sauce in the freezer if you want to keep it fresh for longer.
Tip: Do not add pinto beans when storing in the freezer, as the sauce may change its texture upon thawing. I’d recommend cooking and blending the beans when the sauce is ready to use.
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