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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Cheeses

    August 31, 2015 29 Comments

    The Best Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos!

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    Do I even need to explain why Loaded Vegan Nachos is my new favourite recipe? I mean, hello: LOADED. VEGAN. NACHOS. Yes, yes, and absolutely yes. I am doing happy dances right now. I love nachos. But I adore my recipe for The Best Fully Loaded Vegan Nachos! This recipe is filled with everything that makes nachos great!

    The funny thing about my love for nachos is that I didn't even really realize how much I loved them until I became vegan. I would go to a pub with friends, browse the menu, and then crave the nachos that I couldn't have. I didn't crave the cows cheese, I just wanted that familiar, gooey, finger food, fun that goes so well with a pint. Omnomnom bar night.

    I became determined to make the best damn vegan nachos, from here to Timbuktu. (Side note, did you know that Timbuktu is a real place in Mali... that really is far away)!

    The best damn loaded vegan nachos from here to Timbuktu! Homemade vegan nacho cheese only takes 15 minutes to make, then just load up the tortilla chips will all the best toppings! So easy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Back to my vegan nacho making mission.

    First step:

    Make the worlds perfect nacho cheese. Voila! Melty Stretchy Gooey Nacho Cheese.

    Step two:

    Make some glorious, ridiculously tasty, beautiful nachos. Um, did you notice the pictures on this page?

    Step three:

    Devour said nachos. Vegan food coma- complete!

    These nachos turned out so well that even my non-vegan mom stated all pubs should have this on the menu... and, I rest my case.

    The best damn loaded vegan nachos from here to Timbuktu! Homemade vegan nacho cheese only takes 15 minutes to make, then just load up the tortilla chips will all the best toppings! So easy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    The key to a good nacho party in your mouth is to layer. First start with a layer of tortilla chips. Sprinkle over that, olives, jalapeños, black beans, green onions, and tomatoes.

    The best damn loaded vegan nachos from here to Timbuktu! Homemade vegan nacho cheese only takes 15 minutes to make, then just load up the tortilla chips will all the best toppings! So easy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Then drizzle over half of the nacho cheese recipe. Aye yai yai! I want it already. Now do it all over again! A new layer of tortilla chips, with all the toppings, and the remainder of the nacho cheese. Pop it in the oven to heat it through, sprinkle on some fresh cilantro and avocado, and get your fingers ready to lick. Dive into layers of deliciousness. And if you really want to up the ante, you can add some of my Vegan Tofu Taco Crumbles to your layers and have a super-meaty and decadent nacho feast!

    The best damn loaded vegan nachos from here to Timbuktu! Homemade vegan nacho cheese only takes 15 minutes to make, then just load up the tortilla chips will all the best toppings! So easy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    These loaded vegan nachos are...

    • super cheesy
    • loaded with all the best toppings
    • the perfect bar food

    More vegan bar food inspired recipes:

    Easy Vegan Cheese Fries
    Vegan Buffalo Tofu Dip
    The Best Vegan Seitan Burger
    Vegan Buttery Soft Pretzels

    If you try this recipe let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
    Bon appetegan!
    Sam Turnbull

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    4.89 from 9 votes

    Loaded Vegan Nachos

    The best damn loaded vegan nachos from here to Timbuktu! Homemade vegan nacho cheese only takes 15 minutes to make, then just load up the tortilla chips will all the best toppings! So easy. 
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course : AppetizerSnack
    Cuisine : Mexican
    Servings: 3
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 1 recipe Stretchy Melty Gooey Vegan Nacho Cheese
    • 4 big handfuls tortilla chips
    • 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
    • ¼ cup black olive slices
    • ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 green onions, chopped
    • 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)
    • ½ of an avocado
    • ¼ cup cilantro
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
    • If you haven't already done so, make the recipe for Stretchy Gooey Vegan Nacho Cheese. If you prepared it ahead of time, heat it up in a pot over medium heat stirring frequently so that it doesn't burn. If it is too thick, stir in one tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
    • Spread half of the tortilla chips onto an oven safe pan or dish. Sprinkle over half of the tomatoes, olives, jalapeño, black beans, and green onions. Drizzle half of the nacho cheese over top. Now build your second layer by repeating with the remaining ingredients (except for the avocado and cilantro).
    • Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the chips just start to get golden on the edges.  Garnish with the avocado and cilantro on top.

    Notes

    For oil free nachos, make sure to use oil free tortilla chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 413kcal
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    Comments

    1. Madi Mac says

      January 24, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      4 stars
      Delicious nacho sauce and toppings but I found the time in the oven unnecessary and might have stopped the chips from getting soggy so quick.. Still perfect for other vessels of food!

      Reply
    2. Terri says

      February 23, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      What would you suggest to replace nutritional yeast? My family doesn’t care for the taste no matter how little I use. It isn’t just in this recipe but in others I’ve tried. My spouse took one bite and asked if it had nutritional yeast in it.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 26, 2020 at 6:48 pm

        There isn't a great substitute so I would just skip it. The nacho cheese won't taste the same obviously but in your case, I guess that's a good thing!

        Reply
    3. Shannon says

      November 20, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Im going to make this and also put your vegan tofu taco crumbles!!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 25, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    4. Isabel says

      October 29, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      yes! love it! gonna fall into a food coma now because I ate way too much but I enjoyed every single bite! thank you so much for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 01, 2019 at 4:32 pm

        Haha, you're very welcome 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kristi says

      October 19, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Goodness, giving this a try for game night! By the way, your nacho cheese sauce is also good with steamed broccoli on a baked potato.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 23, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        Oh yes, it absolutley would be! Glad you enjoyed it so much, Kristi!

        Reply
    6. Karen Williams says

      June 27, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      When I do nachos, I mix salsa with refried beans and put over the nachos as well as everything else.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 01, 2018 at 8:54 am

        Sounds great!

        Reply
    7. Nicole L Milsap says

      January 05, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      Hello Sam where can I find the cheese recipe for the nachos, when I click on the link it takes me back to the nacho link. Thanks so much.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        January 05, 2018 at 4:00 pm

        So sorry about that! I fixed the link, but you can also find the recipe right here. Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Tam @ Sproutly Stories says

      February 11, 2017 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sam!

      Thanks so much for the awesome recipe. Really enjoyed the vegan nacho cheese especially!

      I usually try to make my nachos a bit healthier by replacing store bought chips with oil free home made tortilla chips. Let me know if you want to link to my recipe as a healthy alternative for your fans and I'll shoot through the URL.

      Cheers,

      Tam @ Sproutly Stories

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 12, 2017 at 10:50 am

        So happy you enjoyed the nachos and vegan cheese Tam! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Rebecca says

      October 02, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      So good!! Next time, I'm going to try to assemble and cook enough for just 1 serving and set the rest aside as, like any other nacho recipe, I found that this meal did not re-heat well.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 03, 2016 at 10:04 am

        Yeah, re-heated nachos are not great! Always make them fresh. So happy you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    10. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

      April 06, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sam,

      How fun to find your beautiful blog! These nachos are truly inspired and they are going on my regular Friday night menu.
      I'd love to feature your dish on my Healthy Weeknight Meal Plan this week. I would use a pic and all links and credit back to you of course. Fabulous recipe 🙂
      Looking forward to hearing from you!

      Reply
      • Sam says

        April 06, 2016 at 5:19 pm

        So fun to have you here Robyn!! Aww so happy you love them so much. Absolutely, feel free to share pics with links, very much appreciated 🙂

        Reply
    11. Ali says

      March 24, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      We aren't even vegan, but we made this when I had to go dairy free for medical reasons. We still make this all the time! Soooooo good lol

      Reply
      • Sam says

        March 25, 2016 at 10:25 am

        Oh I love that!!! It isn't often that you can woo omnivores with non-dairy cheese! That's so amazing. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Jemma says

      October 29, 2015 at 9:40 am

      These look amazing ! Pinned too:)

      Reply
      • Sam says

        October 29, 2015 at 11:57 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
      • Keelan says

        November 02, 2015 at 11:54 pm

        5 stars
        Don't just pin it. MAKE THEM THEY'RE DELICIOUS!!!

        Reply
        • Sam says

          November 03, 2015 at 7:53 am

          Haha! Thank you 🙂

    13. Ali A says

      October 28, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      These look amazing! I LOVE nachos, and don't think they necessarily even need meat to be delicious. Intrigued by the vegan cheese- will need to try it out!

      Reply
      • Sam says

        October 29, 2015 at 8:57 am

        Thanks so much Ali! I hope you like them 🙂

        Reply
    14. Kathy Sturr says

      September 01, 2015 at 9:01 am

      I love me a plate of Vegan nachos! I like to add beans for sure and red onion and pepper and tomato and ... your cheese recipe! In fact I made these for dinner last week! YuuuumME!

      Reply
      • Sam says

        September 01, 2015 at 9:25 am

        Can you even go wrong with nachos!? All of your toppings sound amazing too. I am going to eat nachos every day now. Haha!

        Reply

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