"These vegan nachos are piled high with meaty tofu crumbles, crispy lettuce, roasted bell peppers, salsa, creamy guac and a vegan cheese sauce. Gluten-free and oil-free, yet so satisfying and delicious!"
Loaded Spiced Tofu Nachos with Peppers and 'Cheese' Sauce
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Recipe Intro From ellielikescooking
Looking to experiment with plant-based ground “meat”? This is the perfect recipe to play around. Roll over any leftover beans or veggies’s nacho toppers into tonight’s tacos.
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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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For the Tofu Crumbles
ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) block firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Vegan Cheese Sauce
ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight or in hot water for 1-2 hours
- 1 tablespoon tamari, or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1 large russet potato, steamed
- 1 carrot, chopped and steamed
For the Guacamole
ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Assembly
ingredients
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into 1/6ths
To Make the Tofu Crumbles
Method
Step 1
Crumble tofu into a bowl. Add in spices and mix. Let the tofu marinate in the spices for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
When ready to cook the tofu, heat a pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and a splash of water. Cook until onions start to turn translucent, then add in tofu and mix well. Continue to cook for a few more minutes until tofu is heated. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
To Make the Vegan Cheese Sauce
Step 1
Make sure the potatoes and carrots are fully cooked and soft. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Add more plant milk if needed to thin. Taste and add salt if needed.
To Make the Guacamole
Step 1
Mash avocado in a bowl. Add in remaining ingredients and mix until combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
To Make the Roasted Bell Peppers
Step 1
Slice bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Then either cook in air fryer at 375°F for about 10 minutes, or roast in the oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes (keep an eye on them and flip halfway to prevent the bottoms from burning).
To Make the Tortilla Chips
Step 1
Place cut tortillas into an air fryer a 350°F for about 10 minutes, checking after 5 minutes and shaking the basket to move the tortillas around. Continue to heat until crispy. OR bake in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
To Assemble
Step 1
Place tortilla chips on a large plate. Top with lettuce, tofu crumbles, roasted veg, guacamole, salsa, and drizzle with cheese sauce. Dig in and enjoy!