Description
A recipe for fully loaded vegan nachos featuring a creamy cashew queso sauce, served in a skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Drain the soaked cashews. Combine the drained cashews, 1/2 cup water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding a teaspoon of water at a time if needed to reach a thick queso consistency.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large oven-safe skillet or baking sheet.
- Spoon half of the black beans and half of the corn over the chips. Drizzle half of the prepared vegan queso over the toppings.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining chips, black beans, corn, and queso.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chips are heated through and the queso is warm.
- Remove from the oven. Top the nachos with salsa, sliced jalapeños (if using), and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Soak cashews in boiling water for 15 minutes if you are short on time.
- For a spicier queso, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the blender.
- You can substitute pinto beans for black beans if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: vegan nachos, cashew queso, skillet nachos, dairy-free dip, vegetarian appetizer