Award Winning Plant Based Nachos Recipe (Oil Free!)

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.

Cut corn tortillas into fourths and lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake tortilla chips at 400°F for 8 minutes, then leave the oven door open for an additional 10 minutes to dry them out.

Prepare black beans in the Instant Pot on high pressure for 40 minutes or use canned beans.

Grill three ears of corn on a gas grill for about 15 minutes until charred, then cut the kernels off the cob.

Make tofu sausage by crumbling extra firm tofu and mixing it with tomato sauce, chili powder, and other spices, then bake at 400°F until browned.

Prepare toppings: chop bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh chilies.

Make cheese sauce by blending soaked raw cashews, a cooked potato, boiled carrots, onion, and roasted red peppers until smooth.

Use the cheese sauce and crema (made from cashews, lemon juice, and water) as toppings for the nachos.

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