Ultimate Vegan Nachos
Tortilla chips are loaded with spiced black beans, pickled jalapeños, fresh avocado, and a blended cashew-based cheese sauce that takes about 10 minutes to make. Assembled and broiled for a few minutes until the edges crisp up, these nachos work equally well as a party snack or a casual dinner for one.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 bag tortilla chips Choose organic, thick-sliced for better loading
- 1 cup cooked black beans Rinsed and drained
- 1 cup vegan cheese sauce Prepared, homemade or store-bought
- 1 large tomato Diced
- ¼ cup red onion Finely chopped
- 1 large avocado Sliced
- ¼ cup jalapeños Sliced, utilize fresh for more heat
Garnishes
- ¼ cup cilantro Chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime Juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to warm up while you prepare the ingredients.
- Prepare the toppings: In a medium bowl, mix together the diced tomato, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice for a zesty touch.
- Assemble the nachos: On a large baking sheet, layer the tortilla chips, ensuring even coverage. Sprinkle with black beans, then evenly distribute the vegan cheese sauce over the chips.
- Bake the nachos: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbly and the chips are slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove nachos from the oven and top with the prepared tomato-onion mix, sliced avocado, and jalapeños. Finish with a sprinkle of cilantro.
Notes
For an extra creamy cheese sauce, try blending soaked cashews with nutritional yeast and a dash of turmeric. Consider swapping fresh jalapeños for pickled if you prefer a milder flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 635kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 13gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 683mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 987IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 3mg
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