Vegan Nachos with Lentils
These are the BEST vegan nachos on the internet! Fully loaded with a simple vegan lentil-walnut taco meat, drizzled with a gooey vegan nacho cheese sauce and topped with tons of fresh veggies and cilantro, it is satisfying and fun to eat too. This recipe is highly customizable and makes for a great dinner or appetizer to share with family and friends.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 690kcal
Ingredients
- 1 batch vegan nacho cheese sauce I used this vegan white queso sauce
- 1 batch vegan taco meat (OR a can of black beans, rinsed and drained) I used this vegan lentil taco meat
For the nachos
- 11-14 oz tortilla chips
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed and patted dry
- ½-1 cup purple cabbage or romaine lettuce finely sliced
- ½ red pepper finely diced (or one large tomato)
- ¼ red onion finely diced
- 1 avocado diced
- fresh cilantro, about ½ cup to taste, chopped
Instructions
- Start by making the lentil-walnut taco meat and the vegan nacho cheese sauce. I recommend you to make these ahead as they store very well and will speed up the nacho making process a lot.
- Pre-heat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Distribute the tortilla chips all over the baking sheet. Then, scatter the lentil-walnut meat and the corn over. Bake in the oven for about 7-8 minutes or until the chips on the edges are starting to turn golden brown.
- Then, drizzle the vegan nacho sauce over and garnish with the red pepper, purple cabbage, red onion, avocado and cilantro.
- Serve right away with a side of salsa or pico de gallo and vegan sour cream. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storing: unfortunately, nachos do not store well as the chips turn soggy over time. Try to make only as much as you need (cut the recipe in half if only for 2 people) and store the leftover taco meat, queso and produce to make another nacho snack later in the week.
- This recipe can easily be personalized with your favorite nacho toppings such as: green onions, guacamole, jalapeño, canned green chiles or marinated jalapeño, pickled red onions, jackfruits, fresh tomatoes, etc.
- Choose thick and sturdy high-quality tortillas chips for best results and avoid flavored chips as well.
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 703IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg