• 20
    min
    Prep Time
  • 15
    min
    Cook Time
  • 35
    min
    Ready in

  • per
    Yield
  • 320
    cal
    Calories
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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:

  1. Soak the raw cashews in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then place them in a blender.
  3. Add water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper into the blender.
  4. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
  5. Arrange the tortilla chips on a large serving platter.
  6. Top the nachos with black beans, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Vegan Loaded Nachos.

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