How to Make Vegan Loaded Nachos - A Step-by-Step Guide

These Vegan Loaded Nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a game day party, a casual gathering with friends, or simply looking for a quick and delicious dinner, these nachos are sure to hit the spot. Packed with flavor and loaded with all your favorite toppings, you won't even miss the meat and dairy in this plant-based version of a classic favorite.

One of the best things about these Vegan Loaded Nachos is how customizable they are....

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup cashews
  • aluminum foil
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 small red bell pepper - cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (13 ounce) package tortilla chips
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can black bean chili (such as Amy's®)
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 pinch salt, or to taste
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place cashews in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 4 hours. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine drained cashews, salsa, bell pepper, nutritional yeast, turmeric, and 1 teaspoon salt in a high-speed blender; blend until smooth and slightly warm.
  • Spread tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon chili all over chips and spoon cashew "nacho" cheese over chili.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place avocados, 1/4 cup cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and mash with a fork until guacamole is mostly smooth but a little chunky.
  • Top nachos with guacamole and pico de gallo, and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    518 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 935mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 751mg