Vegan Queso Dip

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

 3/4 pound vegan chorizo

1 recipe Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 (10-ounce) cans Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, drained (see note above)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish

4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

1 avocado, finely diced

1 Serrano or jalapeño pepper, minced (reserve a few whole slices for garnish, if desired)

 Hot sauce, to taste

1 bag tortilla chips

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over high heat until shimmering. Add chorizo and cook, stirring frequently, until well browned and slightly dry, about 10 minutes. Remove 2 tablespoons and set aside for garnish. Add cheese dip, black beans (reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish), tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, avocado, and minced Serrano or jalapeño and stir to combine. Stir in hot sauce to taste. Heat, stirring, until hot. Transfer to a warm serving bowl, garnish with reserved chorizo, black beans, cilantro, and scallions, and serve immediately with tortilla chips.