Dairy-Free Classic Nachos and Cheese

Indulge in a crowd-pleasing favorite with a plant-based twist—our Dairy-Free Classic Nachos and Cheese! This vibrant recipe features layers of crispy tortilla chips, hearty black beans, and a rich, velvety cheese sauce made from creamy cashews and nutrient-packed nutritional yeast. Flavored with garlic, smoked paprika, and turmeric, the dairy-free sauce delivers a bold, cheesy punch that's completely vegan. Topped with tangy, homemade pico de gallo and fresh guacamole, this gluten-free snack is loaded with zest, color, and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for game nights, parties, or a satisfying appetizer, these nachos are ready to impress in just 30 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups tortilla chips
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 medium ripe avocados
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and water.

Step 3

Blend the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, this will be your dairy-free cheese sauce.

Step 4

Transfer the cheese sauce to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

Step 6

Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet.

Step 7

Evenly distribute the black beans over the chips.

Step 8

Drizzle the creamy cheese sauce generously over the chips and beans.

Step 9

Place the baking sheet in the oven for 5-7 minutes to warm everything through.

Step 10

While the nachos are in the oven, mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper to make guacamole. Set aside.

Step 11

In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño to make a simple pico de gallo.

Step 12

Once the nachos are done, remove them from the oven.

Step 13

Top the nachos with the freshly made pico de gallo and a few dollops of guacamole.

Step 14

Serve immediately and enjoy your Dairy-Free Classic Nachos and Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1871.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3470.9

Total Fat 216.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 59.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4740.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 348.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 78.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 792.8mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 4613.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 38.1%