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Black Bean Chilli Cheese Dip

A crowd-pleasing Mexican party dip featuring a silky cashew-based cheese sauce loaded with hearty black beans and zesty salsa. This plant-based version delivers all the comfort of traditional chilli cheese dip with a protein-packed twist, perfect for dipping tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Allergens:Tree Nuts (Cashews), May contain traces of other allergens depending on the dairy-free milk used

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Nutritional Values

This dip is rich in plant-based protein from black beans and cashews, providing sustained energy for party-goers. Black beans offer excellent dietary fibre for digestive health, whilst cashews contribute healthy fats and minerals such as magnesium and zinc. Nutritional yeast adds B vitamins, and the pepper provides vitamin C. The recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary requirements.

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calories250 kcal--
Total Fat12 g15%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat6 g--
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g--
Sodium870 mg38%
Total Carbohydrate27 g10%
Dietary Fiber9 g32%
Total Sugars4.5 g--
Protein12 g24%

Ingredients

Instructions

Black Bean Chilli Cheese Dip

A crowd-pleasing Mexican party dip featuring a silky cashew-based cheese sauce loaded with hearty black beans and zesty salsa. This plant-based version delivers all the comfort of traditional chilli cheese dip with a protein-packed twist, perfect for dipping tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients
[ ] 1½ cups cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour and drained
[ ] 1 orange pepper, roughly chopped
[ ] 1 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk (almond)
[ ] 2 teaspoons chilli powder
[ ] ¼ cup nutritional yeast
[ ] ½ teaspoon salt
[ ] 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
[ ] 2 x 15 oz tins black beans, rinsed and drained
[ ] 12 oz fresh salsa
[ ] Fresh coriander, to garnish (optional)
[ ] Sliced spring onions, to garnish (optional)

Instructions
[ ] 1. Add the soaked and drained cashews, chopped orange pepper, dairy-free milk, chilli powder, nutritional yeast, and salt to a high-speed blender.
[ ] 2. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, 2–3 minutes.
[ ] 3. Pour the cashew cheese sauce into a large saucepan and place over a medium heat.
[ ] 4. Stir in the taco seasoning until well combined.
[ ] 5. Add the black beans and fresh salsa to the saucepan, stirring gently to incorporate.
[ ] 6. Continue cooking for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dip is heated through and the flavours have melded together.
[ ] 7. Transfer the warm dip to a serving bowl.
[ ] 8. Garnish with fresh coriander and sliced spring onions if desired, and serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable crudités, or warm flatbreads.

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HealthScore: 89

HealthScore 89/100, model-migration calibration v2 from raw rubric score 75/100: whole-food plant-based quality 58/70; fibre and macronutrient quality 20/30; deductions: sodium -3. Whole-plant categories identified: beans & legumes, nuts & seeds, vegetables, herbs & spices.