Guiltless Vegan Nachos
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These nachos are a huge hit at my house! We love them for a party, lunch or dinner! Packed with 28 grams of protein per serving, they're great for muscle repair and keeping you full longer. Plus, the fresh cilantro and tomatoes bring antioxidants for a healthy glow, while the plant-based meat and taco seasoning add a savory twist with anti-inflammatory benefits. Pair this with my Salsa Mexicana and Guacamole Cabo Style!!
Equipment
- ovenproof baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 bag tortilla chips or click "tortilla chips" for my Skinny Chips Recipe
- 2 cups canned black beans drained and rinsed
- nonstick cooking spray
- 10 oz ground plant meat
- 2 tsp taco seasoning (click for recipe)
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ⅓ cup Mexican shredded cheese blend or vegan cheese
- ¼ cup diced canned jalapeño chile peppers
- ¼ cup scallions chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- Salsa Mexicana (click for recipe)
- Guacamole Cabo Style (click for recipe)
- small drizzle of vegan plain yogurt for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Transfer the chips to an ovenproof serving dish and spread the beans evenly on top.1 bag tortilla chips, 2 cups canned black beans
- In a skillet drizzled with olive oil, cook the plant meat with the taco seasoning over medium-high heat.10 oz ground plant meat, 2 tsp taco seasoning
- When the plant meat is just slightly pink, add the tomatoes and reduce the heat to simmer.½ cup crushed tomatoes
- Simmer for approximately 5 minutes, or until any liquid is cooked off.
- Spread the taco flavored plant meat over the beans.
- Next, sprinkle the diced jalapeños and cheese.¼ cup diced canned jalapeño chile peppers, ⅓ cup Mexican shredded cheese blend
- Bake for approximately 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the jalapeños are fragrant.
- Layer with fresh scallions, cilantro, Salsa Mexicana, guacamole and vegan yogurt or sour cream.¼ cup scallions, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, Salsa Mexicana, Guacamole Cabo Style, small drizzle of vegan plain yogurt
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*Nutrition Facts do not include guacamole or yogurt
Here are all the recipes referenced for my guiltless nachos:
CLICK HERE for Skinny Chips
CLICK HERE for Taco Seasoning
CLICK HERE for Salsa Mexicana
CLICK HERE for Guacamole Cabo Style
The beauty benefits of this recipe lie in its nutrient-rich ingredients. The black beans provide protein for skin repair, while the plant-based meat and taco seasoning offer a savory twist with potential anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, the inclusion of fresh cilantro and tomatoes brings antioxidants that may contribute to a healthy complexion. Overall, these nachos offer a tasty way to incorporate skin-loving nutrients into your diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 10g
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