Loaded Vegan Nachos with Cashew Queso

When you need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, make these fully loaded vegan nachos!

Nachos don't have a strict recipe, so there’s no “perfect” way to make them. Our favorite nacho toppings are: black beans, salsa, vegan cashew queso, guacamole, red onion, jalapeños, hot sauce, and cilantro. If you prefer a different combo - feel free to mix it up!

Here’s how we do it:

To Make The Vegan Cashew Queso:

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup hot water (add more if necessary)

  • 1 cup raw cashews

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 Tbsp harissa (or sub hot salsa, hot sauce, or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce)


Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy, adding more water as needed.

2. Add just enough water to achieve a creamy, pourable queso. If it gets too thin, thicken with additional raw cashews.

3. Taste and adjust the flavors as needed: adding more nutritional yeast for cheesiness, salt to taste, cumin for Mexican flavor, garlic, chili powder or harissa for heat. It should be quite flavorful.

Note: Reheat in microwave or in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add more water as needed if it thickens when reheating.


Loaded Vegan Nachos:

Ingredients:

  • Restaurant-style tortilla chips

  • 1 batch Vegan Queso (see recipe)

  • 1 can black beans (drained)

  • 1 cup guacamole (see notes below)

  • 1 cup chunky salsa

  • Hot sauce

  • Fresh Toppings: cilantro, sliced fresh jalapenos, chopped red onion, fresh corn, shredded cabbage and lettuces, sliced cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vegan Queso.

  2. Heat up your black beans in a small saucepan and season with a little sea salt and spices: We love garlic, cumin, and chili powder.

  3. Next, prepare your guacamole by mashing your avocado with lime juice and sea salt. Adjust seasonings as needed.

  4. Arrange your chips on a large serving platter (or individual plates) and add toppings. Black beans first, then queso, salsa, guacamole, red onion, fresh veggie toppings, hot sauce, and cilantro. Enjoy!


CHEF PREPARED, NUTRITIONIST APPROVED, HEALTHY MEALS MADE EASY.…

FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS!






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