Instructions:
Ingredients:
For the crispy baked nachos:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Pinch of sea salt & black pepper
For the nacho "cheese" sauce:
- 75g (½ cup) raw cashews, soaked
- 240ml (1 cup) plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
For the spicy black beans:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 400g (14oz) can black beans, drained
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tbsp water
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 4 tbsp salsa
- Pickled jalapeños
- Handful of fresh coriander (cilantro)
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
Method:
- Make the Crispy Nachos:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut the corn tortillas into triangles, brush with vegetable oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the Nacho Cheese Sauce:
- Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender with plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, mustard powder, smoked paprika, salt, turmeric, and cayenne.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Transfer to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 8–10 minutes until thick and stretchy.
- Make the Spicy Black Beans:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and chili, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, and ground coriander. Cook for another minute.
- Add the black beans, tomato purée, and water. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Nachos:
- Arrange the baked tortilla chips on a large serving plate.
- Spoon over the spicy black beans, drizzle with the nacho cheese sauce, and top with salsa, pickled jalapeños, fresh coriander, and red chili.
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve immediately while the chips are crispy and the toppings are warm.