Vegan Ultimate Loaded Nachos

Get ready to dive into a flavor-packed fiesta with these Vegan Ultimate Loaded Nachos, a plant-based twist on the classic crowd-pleaser! Perfectly crisp tortilla chips are piled high with hearty black beans, a velvety homemade vegan cheese sauce made from nutrient-rich cashews and nutritional yeast, and an array of fresh, colorful toppings like diced cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and zesty jalapeño slices. Baked to perfection for a warm, melty finish, these nachos are crowned with a creamy avocado-lime crema for a burst of tangy indulgence. Ideal for game-day spreads, weeknight dinners, or party appetizers, this quick and easy recipe delivers bold flavors and wholesome ingredients in just 30 minutes. Whether you're vegan or simply nacho-curious, these ultimate loaded nachos will be your new go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Tortilla chips
• 1.5 cups Black beans
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
• 0.75 cup Corn kernels (canned or fresh)
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium Jalapeño, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Olives, sliced
• 1 large Ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 small Garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 cup Raw cashews (soaked for 4 hours or boiled for 15 minutes)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the tortilla chips evenly.

Step 3

Prepare the vegan cheese sauce by blending the soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, chili powder, turmeric, garlic clove, salt, and water in a blender until completely smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 4

Spread black beans evenly over the tortilla chips.

Step 5

Drizzle the warm vegan cheese sauce generously over the top.

Step 6

Add diced cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, diced red onion, jalapeño slices, and olives on top of the chips and cheese.

Step 7

Bake the nachos in the oven for 6-8 minutes, just enough to warm everything through and slightly crisp the edges of the chips.

Step 8

While the nachos bake, make the avocado-lime crema by mashing the avocado in a bowl and mixing it with lime juice and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Step 9

Remove the nachos from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Step 10

Serve immediately with dollops of the avocado-lime crema on top or on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1941.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3295.8

Total Fat 196.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 59.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5793.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 353.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 70.2g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 1233.7mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 3581.2mg	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: 51.0%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 40.9%