Nacho cheeseless sauce by rkoloms

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This is actually quite tasty (and you might want to pick up a copy of the book at a library): NACHO CHEESELESS SAUCE

The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook by Judy Krizmanic
12 ounce package soft or silken tofu
1/2 cup bottled salsa
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 to 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast or a little lemon juice or Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cold water mixed with 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
In a blender, puree tofu, salsa, turmeric and water-cornstarch mixture (and nutritional yeast if using). Heat oil in a skillet and make sure bottom of pan is coated. Pour in tofu mixture and spread to cover pan. Cook tofu mixture on low heat for about 5 minutes, without stirring. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix up the tofu, stirring to get a creamy consistency. Pour/scrape sauce into a bowl and serve with chips. Serves 4 – 6.
Variation: For a spicier sauce, add 2 Tablespoons chopped canned green chilies to tofu mixture before cooking.
To make loaded nachos: Spread some drained canned black or pinto beans, or vegetarian refried beans onto a plate and warm in microwave. Top with salsa, warm nacho cheeseless sauce, shredded lettuce and chopped tomato. Serve with tortilla chips.
MY NOTES: I always use heaping, overflowing tablespoons of Red Star nutritional yeast since it has a "cheesy" flavor and is a good source of vitamin B-12. I like to substitute arrowroot for the cornstarch, but either works well. I generally use medium heat salsa.
I have used both canola and olive oil with similar results. I have also had success using low-fat tofu. The turmeric is for color and not necessary if you do not have any on hand. But, too much turmeric will change the flavor. I found that doubling the recipe in one skillet doesn't work that well. The recipe needs a large surface area. The recipe travels well in a crock-pot and reheats fine the next day in the microwave. It can be used on broccoli and other vegetables as well as for chips

[periwinkle163]

 Hmm, I would try it.

[goddess99]

interesting

[delanna6two]

Thanks...I love nachos

[VintageWife]

interesting