Dairy-Free Nachos Bell Grande

Elevate your snack game with these bold and flavor-packed Dairy-Free Nachos Bell Grande! Perfect for plant-based eaters or anyone craving a healthier twist, this recipe swaps traditional cheese for a velvety, homemade cashew cheese sauce bursting with tangy, smoky goodness from nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and smoked paprika. Crisp tortilla chips form the base, layered with spiced black beans, creamy avocado, zesty lime, and fresh toppings like juicy tomatoes, jalapeños, and aromatic cilantro. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for game day, gatherings, or a quick and satisfying meal. Dive into these loaded nachos and indulge in a dairy-free delight that doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces tortilla chips
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 0.75 cup water
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can cooked black beans
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 large avocado
• 1 medium tomato
• 1 small jalapeño
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 1 whole lime

Directions

Step 1

Start by making the cashew cheese sauce. Soak 1 cup of raw cashews in hot water for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the cashews and transfer them to a blender. Add 3/4 cup of fresh water, 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, add 1 can of cooked black beans (drained and rinsed). Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Prepare the toppings by dicing 1 medium tomato, slicing 1 small jalapeño (optional seeds removed for less heat), and chopping 1/4 cup of cilantro.

Step 6

Peel and dice 1 large avocado, then squeeze juice from 1 lime over the avocado to prevent browning.

Step 7

To assemble the nachos, spread 12 ounces of tortilla chips evenly on a large serving platter.

Step 8

Drizzle the cashew cheese sauce generously over the tortilla chips.

Step 9

Spoon the black bean mixture evenly over the chips.

Step 10

Sprinkle the diced tomato, sliced jalapeño, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro over the top.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free nachos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1522.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3526.2

Total Fat 195.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 59.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5391.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 385.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 76.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 96.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 737.1mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 4481.8mg	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: 47.8%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 41.8%