Prep Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
8 minutes
Yields
16 1/4 cup servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight or boiled for 15 minutes, drained
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 2/3 cup unsweetened milk alternative
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (more if needed)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning*
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 oz. salsa of your choice
- Optional garnishes: cilantro, sliced green onions.
Directions
- Drain and rinse the soaked or boiled cashews, then place the cashews, orange bell pepper, “milk”, chili powder, nutritional yeast and salt in a blender and puree until thick and creamy.
- In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the taco seasoning, black beans, and salsa. Stir constantly until heated through, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add “cheese” mixture to the beans and salsa. You could then use your immersion blender and blend it up a bit, or leave it totally chunky. Your choice. Stir to heat up a bit more.
- Season to taste with salt/pepper if needed.
- Serve, garnish with optional toppings, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
*To make your own Taco Seasoning –
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Combine all together and store in an airtight container.
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