Vegan Classic Nachos and Cheese
Dive into the irresistible world of plant-based snacking with these Vegan Classic Nachos and Cheese! Perfect for parties, game nights, or whenever you're craving something cheesy without the dairy, this recipe features a velvety homemade cashew-based cheese sauce bursting with bold flavors like garlic, paprika, and lemon juice. Layered over crispy tortilla chips and topped with vibrant fresh salsa, creamy avocado, black olives, jalapeños, and crunchy green onions, this vegan nacho platter is as colorful as it is satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, these fully-loaded nachos are a crowd-pleaser that’s gluten-free, totally customizable, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether you're catering to vegans or nacho lovers alike, this dish is guaranteed to steal the spotlight!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Tortilla chips
- 100 grams Raw cashews
- 4 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Fresh salsa
- 1 cup Black beans, canned and drained
- 0.25 cup Sliced jalapeños
- 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Green onions, sliced
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a blender, combine raw cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 3
Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking tray or oven-safe platter.
Step 4
Pour the vegan cheese sauce evenly over the tortilla chips.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for about 7-10 minutes, or until the chips are warm and the cheese sauce is bubbly.
Step 6
Remove the nachos from the oven and top with fresh salsa, black beans, sliced jalapeños, black olives, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and green onions.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Classic Nachos and Cheese.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1445.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2369.5 |
| Total Fat 145.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 32.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5891.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 232.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 48.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.2g | |
| Protein 64.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 526.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3434.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories