Vegetarian Steak Nachos

Level up your snack game with these loaded Vegetarian Steak Nachos, the ultimate crowd-pleaser perfect for game day, parties, or casual weeknight dinners! Featuring hearty plant-based steak strips seasoned with smoky paprika and cumin, these nachos are layered with crispy tortilla chips, melty cheddar cheese (or your favorite dairy-free alternative), and vibrant toppings like black beans, fresh corn, and diced tomatoes. A quick bake in the oven brings everything together, while a drizzle of creamy sour cream, zesty guacamole, and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro take this dish to flavor nirvana. Ready in just 25 minutes, these nachos are a satisfying and customizable vegetarian twist on the classic steak nachos recipe—bold, flavorful, and utterly irresistible! Perfect for sharing (or not).

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Tortilla chips
• 8 ounces Plant-based steak strips
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese (or plant-based alternative)
• 1 cup Black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Diced red onion
• 0.25 cup Sliced jalapeños (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (or plant-based alternative)
• 0.5 cup Guacamole
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the plant-based steak strips and season with salt, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 3

On a large baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips in an even layer.

Step 4

Sprinkle the black beans and corn evenly over the tortilla chips.

Step 5

Add the cooked plant-based steak strips on top.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese (or plant-based alternative) evenly over the entire sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the nachos from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, red onion, and sliced jalapeños if desired.

Step 9

Drizzle sour cream and guacamole over the top, or serve them on the side.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1887.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4273.5

Total Fat 270.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 60.4g
Cholesterol 300.0mg	0%
Sodium 6634.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 155.6g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2535.8mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 3920.6mg	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: 55.5%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 30.3%