{"id":29903,"date":"2018-11-15T05:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T11:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/?p=29903"},"modified":"2021-04-27T10:07:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T16:07:35","slug":"vegan-game-day-nachos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blissfulbasil.com\/vegan-game-day-nachos\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Game Day Nachos"},"content":{"rendered":"

These vegan game day nachos are a snacking dream come true. Three layers of crispy tortilla chips are layered each with spicy tofu crumbles, simple 5-minute homemade cashew cheddar sauce, black beans, and pico de gallo. Then, the entire stack gets topped with fresh avocado, scallions,\u00a0jalape\u00f1os, black olives (if you please), and a drizzle of sour cream.\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Of all the appetizers, nachos are my favorite. There are truly no other finger foods I enjoy more than a mound of crispy tortilla chips layered high with all the toppings.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you've made the Pile 'Em High Plant-Powered Nachos from my book<\/a>. If you have, then you know that I make nachos that everyone loves, vegan or not.<\/p>\n

These vegan game day nachos are no exception to that rule. In fact, I like them even more than the ones in my book (shh, don't tell). Not only are they delicious, but they come together rather speedily, too.<\/p>\n

And they're certainly close-up ready...<\/p>\n

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To make these easy vegan nachos, you'll start by preparing some spicy tofu crumbles.<\/p>\n

To make them, you'll drain and pat dry a block of Nasoya's Extra Firm Tofu<\/a>. Although you\u00a0could\u00a0<\/em>use a tofu press to squeeze out any excess water, you certainly don't have to. In fact, I don't. Not for this recipe at least. The quicker the nacho pile can be built, the sooner it can be devoured.<\/p>\n

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Heat a bit of olive oil in a large skillet, crumble the tofu into the pan, and sprinkle it with chili powder, cumin, paprika, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.<\/p>\n

Then, cook until the tofu is browned and crumbly and any excess water has cooked off.<\/p>\n

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Next, prepare the pico de gallo and cashew cheddar cheese.<\/p>\n

Homemade cheese sounds fussy. But I promise you, this simple cashew cheddar cheese sauce takes just five-ish minutes from start to finish. Simply blend and then whisk over the stove until thickened. That's it.<\/p>\n

Once the cashew cheddar is ready, it's time to assemble.<\/p>\n

First order of business: Pick your serving platter. Although there are certainly fancier routes, I prefer to use a medium baking sheet to serve my nachos.<\/p>\n

Spread a serving or two of tortilla chips into the pan, and get topping.<\/p>\n

First, generous dollops of cashew cheddar cheese.<\/p>\n

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Next, sprinkles of spicy tofu crumbles.<\/p>\n

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Then, spoonfuls of pico de gallo.<\/p>\n

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And finally, black beans.<\/p>\n

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Repeat this layering process two more times.<\/p>\n

Chips, cheese, tofu crumbles, pico de gallo, black beans.<\/em><\/p>\n

Chips, cheese, tofu crumbles, pico de gallo, black beans.<\/em><\/p>\n

Once you've built your tasty nacho foundation, add the finishing touches:<\/p>\n

Sliced avocado, scallions, jalape\u00f1os, and black olives.<\/p>\n

Finally, drizzle with vegan sour cream, and serve.<\/p>\n

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Vegan Game Day Nachos<\/h2>\n
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These vegan game day nachos are a snacking dream come true. Three layers of crispy tortilla chips are layered each with spicy tofu crumbles, simple 5-minute homemade cashew cheddar sauce, black beans, and pico de gallo. Then, the entire stack gets topped with fresh avocado, scallions, jalape\u00f1os, black olives (if you please), and a drizzle of sour cream. <\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Appetizer, Snack<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>Gluten-Free, plant-based, Vegan<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>35 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>4<\/span><\/div>\n\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Ashley<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>

Spicy Tofu Crumbles<\/h4>