Vegan Nachos with Cheese and Guacamole

Dive into the ultimate plant-based comfort food with these Vegan Nachos with Cheese and Guacamole! Perfectly crisp tortilla chips are topped with a velvety cashew-based cheese sauce infused with nutritional yeast, smoky paprika, and bright lemon juice, offering a rich, dairy-free twist. Fresh, creamy guacamole made with ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and vibrant cherry tomatoes adds a layer of irresistible flavor. To top it all off, hearty black beans and a kick of heat from jalapeños make these nachos a satisfying, nutrient-packed snack or meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for game day, parties, or a casual weeknight indulgence. Packed with flavor and entirely plant-based, these loaded nachos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Tortilla chips
• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 large Avocados
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 unit Jalapeño
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Soak the raw cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a food processor or blender, combine the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sea salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency with additional water if necessary.

Step 3

Prepare the guacamole by mashing the avocados in a bowl until smooth with a few chunks remaining.

Step 4

Add finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocados. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 6

Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.

Step 7

Heat the black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until warm.

Step 8

Drizzle the cashew cheese sauce over the tortilla chips and place them in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until the chips are warm and the sauce is slightly thickened.

Step 9

Remove the nachos from the oven and spoon the prepared guacamole over the top.

Step 10

Sprinkle the warmed black beans over the nachos.

Step 11

Finely chop the jalapeño and sprinkle over the nachos for heat.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Vegan Nachos with Cheese and Guacamole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1362.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2772.1

Total Fat 191.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3421.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.2g
Protein 59.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 522.8mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 4106.9mg	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: 58.7%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 33.2%