5 from 15 votes
Vegan Cheesy Zucchini Chips
These vegan zucchini chips are thinly sliced rounds coated with olive oil, nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, and salt, then dehydrated until crisp. The resulting chips are a light, crunchy snack with a natural umami taste from the yeast. Slicing evenly and controlling oil amount are key to achieving crispness without sogginess, making these a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional chips.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
64 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt usage amount varies by preference
Instructions
- Thinly slice zucchinis about ¼-inch thick at the thickest. It’s easier to do this if you have a mandoline or food processor with a slicing attachment.
- Place slices in a large bowl with the olive oil, nutritional yeast, and salt, and toss until all the zucchini slices are evenly coated.
- Line your zucchini slices in single layers on the trays of your Excalibur dehydrator.
- Dehydrate at 165 degrees for 5 hours. Enjoy fresh out of the dehydrator, or store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer or food processor with a slicing attachment to slice zucchini evenly and quickly.
- Avoid small zucchinis as they contain more water and shrink excessively during drying.
- Use just enough olive oil to coat slices lightly; too much will cause soggy chips.
- Check chips 30 minutes before the suggested drying time to adjust for your preferred texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
343mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
196IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.