Meet Our Sponsor: Nacheez

Eating a vegan diet can mean having to sacrifice sinful comfort foods and treats, right?

Well not this time!  Ilsa Hess has come up with a solution to that problem!  

Ooey, gooey, cheesiness is the best way to describe Nacheez.   But if you're looking for the real description, it's a non-dairy nacho style "cheese" made from raw cashews and red bell peppers (hello healthy!).  This stuff could actually be considered a health food!

Just check out some the ingredients for yourself: 

red bell peppers, organic corn starch, lemon juice, red star yeast... 

Nacheez contains only 140 calories PER JAR!  Not per serving, per jar!  That's crazy good.

It's also gluten-free, vegan, soy-free and 4 Weight Watchers points PER JAR (I love that they included that part).

 And it's not just for dipping chips into either!  

-Try it over steamed broccoli to get the kids to eat more of those veggies

-Pour it on top of a baked potato

-Mix it onto cooked pasta for instant mac'n cheese

Ilsa Hess created Nacheez when she was craving the kind of processed nacho cheese that comes in a pump we're all familiar with.  She decided to stick to her vegan ways and create her own version.  After many variations, Ilsa finally came up with a  recipe she loved.  Hence, Nacheez was born!  Her company, Love & Joy Foods, is working on more delicious vegan products too.

Here's one of Ilsa's tasty recipes using Nacheez.  This one's great for any party.  Or to fool a non-vegan into thinking they're getting something naughty!

7 Layer Bean Dip

makes 8 adult servings

• 1 bag corn chips
• 8 Oz.s vegan sour cream
• 1 lime
• 16 Oz.s refried beans
• 1 2-pack of air-sealed guacamole Use both packs
• 1 jar Mild or Spicy Nacheez
• 16 Oz.s red salsa
• 3 Oz.s sliced black olives
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Optional Toppings:

• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped white onions
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce

Stir in the juice of 1 lime to the sour cream.

In a shallow glass baking dish, spread a layer of refried beans, a

layer of guacamole, a layer of sour cream, a layer Nacheez, and a

layer of red salsa. Sprinkle on the olives and any optional toppings.

Serve with corn chips.

To purchase a jar (or two) of Nacheez, go to www.Nacheez.com.  

 Available online and in select retailers.

And might I just add, based on my own opinion, this stuff is super delicious!  My kids, husband and I all devoured a jar in no time flat.  (I like the mild version because I'm a wimp when it comes to heat.)  We ate it over chips but I'm eager to try it over pasta for the easiest vegan mac'n cheese ever!  

I also think dipping veggies into it is one of the best ideas I've heard!  

Thanks, Nacheez!