Vegan Chili Con Queso
This vegan chili con queso seems too good to be true…but I promise you is not. You will be shocked when you taste it. It is creamy, full of flavor and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients.
Cashews are a wonderful source of MUFA’s (monounsaturated fatty acids), specifically oleic acid. Not to mention, cashews are a rich source of protein, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron and potassium. Research suggests MUFA’s may be beneficial in boosting cardiovascular health and have anti-cancer properties.
Nutritional yeast is another star of this recipe. It has a “cheesy” flavor and is packed with protein and the B vitamins - thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6) folate (B9) and B12. This is an especially great addition for vegans - it all 9 essential amino acids. As a result, it is a complete protein all on its own.