Yep. We’re making vegan queso hummus today. On a Monday.
Oh, happy day!
Y’all know I love using hummus in place of traditional creamy dishes. Pastas, dips, toast, skillet meals…I’ve subbed hummus in them all.
So when Mark bought queso from the store a few weeks ago, the wheels inside my head started to turn. Could I make a creamy, luscious dip that’s free of dairy and gluten and still pretty dang delicious?
Turns out the answer is yes. And this is what I have to show for it.
SO yeah, we’re making vegan queso hummus today! On this, the day of the first Monday Night Football game.
One thing you should know about my hometown of Pittsburgh is that Football is pretty much a religion here. For example, Mark and I opted to not get cable in this new apartment, and when I told my dad, the first words that left his mouth were, “But how will you watch the Steelers?”
Every single Sunday, after we’d get home for church, we’d start cooking food for the big game. More often than not, it was nachos topped with all the things. Including a pot full of queso warmed up on the stove.
So because football just screams queso to me, and because it’s the Steelers’ first game of the season tonight, we’re making a big ol’ bowl of vegan queso hummus.
So let’s get down to it, shall we?
As the name indicates, hummus serves as the base of our dip. And although hummus is quite delicious on its own, it’s not very queso-y, so we’ll have to add a little somethin’-somethin’ to get the job done.
First up: nutritional yeast! If you recall, we used this deactivated yeast a couple of weeks ago in our Cheez-It Roasted Chickpeas (!!!), so I love its vegan cheesy flavor in this queso hummus. To help us get to that classic yellow-orangey queso color, we’ll use some turmeric and some salsa. The turmeric doesn’t really add any flavor, but the salsa sure does. I used a mild homemade version, but you can use your favorite.
All good queso needs a bit of a bite, don’t you think? That’s why I added just a touch of diced jalapeños PLUS some jalapeño brine. When you get a piece of jalapeño in with the creamy queso, it absolutely takes me back to the days in front of the TV watching my favorite football team. Absolutely dreamy.
I know you guys are going to go crazy for this stuff. I took some over to my parents’ house and they went absolutely bonkers over it. It really does smell and taste like true queso!
Enjoy, friends! And here we go, Steelers!
Vegan Queso Hummus
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| Prep: | Cook: | Yield: serves 4-6 | Total: |
A vegan queso made from hummus! Just as cheesy and spicy as the original!
You'll Need...
- 1 10-oz. container plain hummus
- 2 and 1/2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp. minced pickled jalapeños + 2 tsp. jalapeño brine
- 1/2 cup salsa, plus more for topping
- 2-4 tsp. lemon juice
- scant 1 tsp. turmeric
- water to thin (up to 1/2 cup)
- salt + pepper
- 1-2 green onion, for topping
Directions
- Combine hummus, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, jalapeños, brine, salsa, 2 tsp. lemon juice, turmeric, and 1/4 cup water in a small sauce pan. Mix to combine, heating over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper. If it's too thick, add additional water (I used about 1/2 cup total).
- Taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding salt and pepper to taste. Taste will vary based on salsa chosen (I used a mild homemade cooked salsa). Serve warm with chips or veggies on the side and green onions and additional salsa on top.*
Additional Notes
*I found that the dip tasted even better on day 2. It reheats just fine, so you can totally make this dip the day before you'll be eating it, and then just warm it up right before you dig in.
Oooo sorry, no gracias for the Steelers. But SI POR FAVOR for this queso dip!!! ;) It looks perfect for game day Alexa!! Thank you for sharing! <3
Haha! All of the teams can come together for queso hummus, right? ;)
YUM! This looks amazing! We are not football fans in this house but I have a feeling I will be making this every Saturday for Hockey Night. Can’t wait to try it.
Ah! Hockey Night is another great use for this stuff :) I hope you enjoy if you make it!
This looks so cheese-y and yummy! My dad is born & raised in Pittsburg so he and his family are BIG steelers fans! I might have to make this for him for the next football game when I’m back home! ;)
So fun :) I love meeting fellow Pittsburghers!
this is a fantastic idea. looking forward to trying this!
Thanks, AJ! Let me know if you give it a whirl :)
Uhhhh YUM!!!! I freaking love queso, and I also really really love hummus, and I cannot wait to try this recipe out. Such a genius idea!
Seriously! The best of both worlds right here :)
Yeah I’m going to be that weirdo again who doesn’t like queso (yeah, I’m like not human), BUT I do love nutritional yeast so I’m sure this is fabulous! Perfect game day eats— and PS currently watching the Steelers game right now lol!
You don’t like queso?! How is that even possible girl?! ;)
Yum me!
This is one of my go to apps to bring along to get togethers. Everyone loves it and it is HEALTHY!!! Thanks for this amazing recipe
I’m so glad you like it, Vaishalee! It makes me so happy to hear that you bring it to get-togethers!
Thanks for the recipe! I had some hummus that I needed to use up, and this was a very tasty way to do just that :)
I’m not vegan, so I subbed parmesan for the yeast. Also used a pretty spicy salsa, so with the two tablespoons of jalapeño it came out pretty hot! (Just like I prefer it :D )
I had it with carrots, selleri and raw broccoli florets as my lunch today, and can’t wait to eat the small portion that’s left tomorrow.
I’m so glad this worked well for ya! I like it spicer too – bring on the jalapeño!
Thanks for the great recipe! I pretty much doubled the nooch, but that’s just how I like it. I was glad to make this to use up my hummus.
Great to hear!