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    Home » Diet » Plant-Based

    PLANT-BASED CHILI CON QUESO 'MEXICAN CHEESE DIP'

    Jan 23, 2021 · 25 Comments

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    How To Make Chili Con Queso

    I love chips and dips! Salsa. Guacamole. Hummus. I love them all! This Plant-Based Chili Con Queso Mexican Cheese Dip is no exception! Today, I used Impossible Foods plant-based burger patty for a healthier vegan, plant-based meat alternative base! Grab your favourite tortilla chips, kick back and relax with Netflix!

    Whenever we have friends over dinner parties or simply don’t feel like cooking a full meal, this extraordinarily rich, creamy and a little spicy queso always fits the bill! Dangerously delicious when served hot with tortilla chips.

    There are so many variations on this Tex Mex Queso Dip recipe. Some recipes call for fake cheese – Velveeta or other processed cheeses to make it silky smooth. Other recipes start with a roux (butter and flour) but end up clumpy and didn’t really have that creamy texture of a cheese dip. While others use a combination of heavy cream, sour cream and even mayonnaise.

    Chili Con Queso INGREDIENTS
    How To Make Chili Con Queso
    How To Make Chili Con Queso
    How To Make Chili Con Queso

    How To Make Chili Con Queso

    Wash your vegetables.

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    Dice all your vegetables.

    In a non-stick pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

    Break up plant-based meat alternative (like Impossible Burger) over hot oil and sear until golden brown. Once cooked through, remove from pan and reserve for later.

    Add in vegetables - garlic, onions, jalapeños, and poblanos. Stirring frequently, cook until soft for about 3-4 minutes.

    Stir in the seasoning - chilli powder, cumin and coriander. Mix well.

    Add crushed tomato and heavy cream - Cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

    Stir in shredded cheese slowly until melted.

    Add back previously cooked meat.

    Add a little zest and garnish with cilantro.

    Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

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    PLANT-BASED CHILI CON QUESO 'MEXICAN CHEESE DIP'

    Plant-Based Chili Con Queso Mexican Cheese Dip
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    I love chips and dips! Salsa. Guacamole. Hummus. I love them all! This Plant-Based Chili Con Queso Mexican Cheese Dip is no exception! Today, I used Impossible Foods plant-based burger patty for a healthier vegan, plant-based meat alternative base! Grab your favourite tortilla chips, kick back and relax with Netflix!

    • Author: Nancy
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Appetizers, Snacks, Dips
    • Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex, Plant-Based

    Ingredients

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    • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • 340g Impossible Burger
    • ½ yellow onion, finely diced
    • 1 jalapeno, finely diced
    • 1 poblano, finely diced
    • 2-3 cloves garlic
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 425g canned crushed San Marzano tomatoes
    • 15 ml heavy cream
    • 1 C Shredded Mexican Cheese
    • ½ bunch cilantro, finely diced
    • 1 lime, zest and juiced

    Instructions

    1. Wash your vegetables.
    2. Dice all your vegetables.
    3. In a non-stick pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
    4. Break up plant-based meat alternative (like Impossible Burger) over hot oil and sear until golden brown. Once cooked through, remove from pan and reserve for later.
    5. Add in vegetables – garlic, onions, jalapeños, and poblanos. Stirring frequently, cook until soft for about 3-4 minutes.
    6. Stir in the seasoning – chilli powder, cumin and coriander. Mix well.
    7. Add crushed tomato and heavy cream – Cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
    8. Stir in shredded cheese slowly until melted.
    9. Add back previously cooked meat.
    10. Add a little zest and garnish with cilantro.
    11. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • If you prefer it to be spicier, add more jalapeno peppers or chili powder.
    • Add more cheese and less meat if you prefer a cheesy dip.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 203
    • Sugar: 8.5 g
    • Sodium: 250.4 mg
    • Fat: 14.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20.4 g
    • Protein: 4.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 3 mg

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    I love chips and dips! Salsa. Guacamole. Hummus. I love them all! This Plant-Based Chili Con Queso Mexican Cheese Dip is no exception! Today, I used Impossible Foods plant-based burger patty for a healthier vegan, plant-based meat alternative base! Grab your favourite tortilla chips, kick back and relax with Netflix! #conquesorecipes #conquesodip #mexicandiprecipes #mexicancheesediprecipes #texmexrecipes #plantbaseddips #plantbaseddiprecipes #instanomss #plantbased

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Holly says

      June 29, 2023 at 4:34 am

      Very flavorful and easy to make - thank you!

      Reply
    2. Sam says

      February 15, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      This is sooo delicious! Definitely making this again! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm

        So happy to hear that!

        Reply
    3. Ana says

      February 15, 2022 at 11:21 am

      Super flavorful chili con queso and I love that it's all plant based! These were a hit!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:03 pm

        It's a great snack or meal on its own! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      February 15, 2022 at 9:22 am

      My husband is obsessed with cheese dips. I know he will flip when I make him this Mexican dip. I wonder if he will notice that is vegan 🙂

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:03 pm

        happy snacky!

        Reply
    5. Holly says

      February 15, 2022 at 5:32 am

      Very good! I served this dip for the Super Bowl and it disappeared!

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      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:04 pm

        Oh no!!! better make another batch!

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    6. Katie says

      February 14, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      Such a flavorful and simple dip! Perfect for parties!

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      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:09 pm

        agreed!! add this to your next game night!

        Reply
    7. Andrea says

      February 14, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      this dip is soooo good! love it for all things dipping!

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      • Nancy says

        February 16, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        happy snacking!

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    8. Sabrina says

      February 01, 2021 at 8:47 am

      So flavourful and yummy! Perfect snack food!

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      • Nancy says

        February 02, 2021 at 12:18 pm

        It's the perfect party food!

        Reply
    9. Vijitha says

      February 01, 2021 at 12:58 am

      Wow! What a great veganized recipe for queso dip! Can't wait to try it this week!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 02, 2021 at 12:19 pm

        woo hoo! sounds like a great weekend plan!

        Reply
    10. Terri says

      January 31, 2021 at 8:28 pm

      I love queso and this sounds like such a healthy version - perfect for movie night!

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 02, 2021 at 12:20 pm

        Oh yes! i have a few movies on the burner!

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    11. Kristen says

      January 31, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      I just bought a bag of taco chips and this is being made, ASAP my mouth is watering

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      • Nancy says

        February 02, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        Make this stat! i'm coming over!

        Reply
    12. Sharon says

      January 30, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      This dip looks perfect for Superbowl Sunday! And another great way to utilize the impossible burger.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        January 31, 2021 at 11:08 am

        Absolutely! it's the perfect finger party food!

        Reply
    13. AmyG says

      January 28, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      This looks amazing, especially since plant based meals are healthier for you. Can't wait to try this on the weekend, i've been craving a queso dip.

      Reply
      • Nancy says

        January 29, 2021 at 9:45 am

        You can also sub for vegan, plant based cheeses too!

        Reply

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