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Na’chyo Average Vegan Nachos | The Best Vegan Nacho Cheez

Hey there, veg heads! Toni here from Love Tone and Essential Wellness Crew. Where we eliminate the “EW” in our everyday lives like toxins, chemicals, and stuff that lowers the vibe. To get notified when I release new recipes or get morning motivations, join the EW Crew here! ANYWAYS… Today we’re dishing out a vegan […]

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Hey there, veg heads! Toni here from Love Tone and Essential Wellness Crew. Where we eliminate the “EW” in our everyday lives like toxins, chemicals, and stuff that lowers the vibe. To get notified when I release new recipes or get morning motivations, join the EW Crew here!  ANYWAYS… Today we’re dishing out a vegan nacho recipe that’s anything but average – we’re talking “Na’chyo Average Vegan Nachos!” 😋

Let’s be real, nachos are one of those classic comfort foods that everyone craves, but the dairy-laden versions can leave your stomach feeling not-so-great. Well, fear not, my plant-based pals, because these vegan nachos are about to blow your mind (and your taste buds!).

vegan nachos with homemade cashew cheez sauce

The star of the show here is the creamy, cheezy, flavor-packed cashew sauce that comes together in mere seconds. It’s so ridiculously easy, yet packs a serious punch of protein and cheesy goodness that’ll have you questioning if it’s really vegan. It’s coming in with a whopping 18g per serving and it yields about four servings.

Here’s how it all goes down:

First, whip up that magical cashew sauce. Trust me, it’s life-changing. It has this amazing spice from Africa that I fell in love with on my trip to Kenya!  Harissa is a versatile North African red pepper paste made from a mixture of hot chili peppers, spices like cumin and coriander, garlic, and olive oil. It adds a wonderful smoky, earthy flavor and a kick of heat to dishes like this vegan cashew cheese sauce.

Grab your favorite tortilla chips and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray. Generously drizzle or dollop that velvety cashew “cheese” sauce over the chips.

Now, here’s where the things start to fall into place – pop those bad boys under the broiler at 450°F for about 2 minutes, or until everything is deliciously warm and melty.

Once they’re out of the oven, it’s time to get creative with your toppings. I’m talking black beans, pinto beans, refried beans – whatever floats your bean boat! Load ’em up with diced onions, fresh tomatoes, sliced jalapeños (if you’re feeling spicy), and don’t forget that crowd-pleasing guacamole and a squeeze of key lime! 😙👌🏽

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These “Na’chyo Average Vegan Nachos” are about to become your new favorite game-day snack, movie-night munchie, or anytime-you-need-some-plant-based-cheesy-goodness meal.

So, what are you waiting for? Fire up those ovens and get ready to experience nacho greatness like never before! As always, I’ll have the full recipe with measurements and directions below.

Until next time, folks ✌🏽

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Nacho Average Vegan Nachos | The Best Vegan Nacho Cheez

  • Author: ToniMarie
  • Prep Time: 6
  • Cook Time: 2
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 1x

Ingredients

Cashew Cheez Sauce:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1–2 tablespoons taco seasoning (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon harissa paste

Nacho Ingredients:

  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • Cashew Cheez Sauce
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion

Instructions

Instructions:

  1. Make the Cashew Cheez Sauce: In a blender, combine the cashews, vegetable broth, garlic, onion, taco seasoning, nutritional yeast, salt, and harissa paste. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Preheat your oven’s broiler to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange the tortilla chips in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pour the Cashew Cheez Sauce evenly over the chips.
  4. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the sauce is heated through and starting to brown slightly.
  5. Remove from oven and top with black beans, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and red onion.
  6. Serve immediately with extra Cashew Cheez Sauce on the side for dipping/drizzling.

Enjoy these epic vegan nachos! The Cashew Cheez Sauce makes them utterly crave-able and so deliciously messy – the way nachos should be. 🤍✌🏽