4 vegan Tex-Mex Mexican Style Recipes | EASY Tacos Nachos Tortillas

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: hemp seeds

💰Cheaper: dried breadcrumbs

Hemp seeds add protein and healthy fats while breadcrumbs provide a similar texture.

vegan cheese

🥗Healthier: cashew cheese

💰Cheaper: regular cheese

Cashew cheese is creamy and healthier, while regular cheese is more affordable.

Spread 4 to 5 cups of tortilla chips on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Add 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 thinly sliced green chili pepper, and 1/2 red onion thinly sliced on top of the chips.

Add 1/2 cup olives, 2 tablespoons capers, and 1 diced tomato to the mixture.

In a blender, combine 1/2 cup cashews, 1/2 cup water, a pinch of pink salt, 2 tablespoons homemade hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon smoked paprika. Blend on high until liquefied.

In a separate bowl, blend 1/2 cup cashews, 1/2 cup water, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, a pinch of pink salt, and a drizzle of olive oil until liquefied to make cheese sauce.

Pour the cheese sauce over the chips and toppings.

Boil on low for 2 to 3 minutes to char the chips.

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