Nachos with chorizo ​​and vegan cheddar

These nachos are topped with vegan chorizo and a smooth, dairy-free cheddar sauce made on the stove. Enjoy them as an easy Netflix snack, Saturday night comfort meal, or your next party favorite.

Ingredients

Calories: 540 Protein: 22 g

For vegan cheddar cheese:

  • 2 large carrots, grated
  • 2 cups water
  • 1.0 garlic cloves
  • 1.0 small pieces of onion
  • 1.0 tsp. salt
  • 1.0 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1.0 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • .25 cups nutritional yeast
  • .25 cups margarine
  • 4 cups cornstarch
  • .25 cups water (for diluting cornstarch)

For assembling:

  • 6 cups tortilla chips
  • 2 tbsp. store-bought soy chorizo
  • Pickled chilies, to taste

Preparation

  1. Cook the carrots: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the grated carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Blend the cheese base: Transfer the carrots and cooking water to a blender. Add the garlic, onion, salt, lemon juice, vinegar, and nutritional yeast. Blend for 1 minute, until smooth.
  3. Thicken the sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine. Pour in the blended mixture and stir constantly. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and ¼ cup water, then add it to the saucepan. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens.
  4. Cook the chorizo: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the soy chorizo until golden brown.
  5. Assemble: Arrange the tortilla chips on a plate. Pour over the vegan cheddar, top with chorizo, and finish with pickled chilies to taste.

Tips

 

Serve immediately while the cheese is hot and pourable.