Vegan Nachos Bell Grande

Indulge in a plant-based twist on a fast-food favorite with these irresistible Vegan Nachos Bell Grande! Perfectly crisp tortilla chips are loaded with protein-packed black beans, fresh veggies like diced tomatoes and red onions, and a rich, velvety vegan cheese sauce made from nutritional yeast, almond milk, and a hint of smoky paprika. Topped with creamy avocado, spicy jalapeños, and vibrant cilantro, this crowd-pleasing dish is ready in just 30 minutes, making it the ultimate quick and satisfying appetizer or weeknight dinner. Whether you're hosting a game day party or craving a flavorful snack, these vegan nachos are sure to impress. Gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, it's a plant-based delight that doesn't skimp on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups tortilla chips
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans
• 0.5 cup, diced red onion
• 1 cup, diced tomatoes
• 1 fresh, sliced jalapeño
• 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
• 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
• 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the canned black beans, then evenly distribute them over the chips.

Step 4

Sprinkle the diced red onion and tomatoes evenly over the bean-covered chips.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, combine the nutritional yeast, almond milk, tapioca starch, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt.

Step 6

Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes stretchy; this should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Pour the cheese sauce generously over the nachos, making sure to cover as many chips as possible.

Step 8

Place the nachos in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the toppings are heated through.

Step 9

Once baked, remove the nachos from the oven and immediately top with sliced jalapeño, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Serve the nachos warm and enjoy your Vegan Nachos Bell Grande!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1366.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2768.0

Total Fat 129.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 60.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4682.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 351.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.8g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 70.3g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 1200.9mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 3454.6mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 49.3%