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20
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15
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35
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320
calCalories
Recipe Overview
- Author’s name:Vegor
- Recipe type:Appetizer
- Allergens:nuts
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Recipe Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vegan Loaded Nachos topped with Cashew Queso, an enticing plant-based alternative that captures the essence of traditional nachos while being entirely dairy-free. This recipe transforms classic comfort food into a nutritious, vegan-friendly dish that’s perfect for sharing. A layer of crispy corn tortilla chips is generously adorned with creamy, spicy cashew queso, providing a rich and velvety sauce that satisfies your cheese cravings without compromise. The nachos are further topped with a spectrum of colorful vegetables, such as juicy tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, zesty red onions, and fresh cilantro, enhancing the dish’s complexity and freshness. Black beans add heartiness, making these nachos a filling meal. Serve these nachos as an appetizer or snack during game night, parties, or casual gatherings, and watch them disappear in an instant, captivating vegans and non-vegans alike.
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn tortilla chips
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups black beans cooked
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño sliced
Steps:
- Soak the raw cashews in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then place them in a blender.
- Add water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper into the blender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Arrange the tortilla chips on a large serving platter.
- Top the nachos with black beans, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Vegan Loaded Nachos.
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