Yael ([info]the_leh) wrote in [info]vegancooking,
2008-08-14 20:30:00
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vegan nachos!

I swear, I like this better than the omni version. It's delicious and much healthier than dairy-and-meat laden nachos.

vegan nachos



Nacho Sauce from Yellow Rose Recipes by Joanna Vaught
1 3/4 cups water
4 or 5 slices from small can of pickled jalapeño slices (I just slice up a fresh jalapeño).
1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 Tbs cornstarch
1 Tbs lime juice
3/4 to 1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp tumeric

Mix everything in a food processor or blender until completely blended. Transfer to a saucepan and whisk regularly (15 seconds out of every minute) over medium high heat until thickened. Add 1/2 cup salsa if you want to use it as a dip.

Guacamole from Yellow Rose Recipes by Joanna Vaught
2 ripe avocados
juice of one large lime
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks green onion, white and green parts only, sliced thin. (I have used green onions, but it's also delicious with a small, minced shallot).
1 or 1/2 cup roma tomato, seeded (I think the tomato is optional)
2 tbs cilantro leaves (I LOVE cilantro and usually use about 1/4 cup)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbs vegan sour cream (recipe to follow)

Tofu Sour Cream:

1 package (about 12 ounces) silken tofu
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. cashew butter or tahini
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Blend all the ingredients in a blender for the tofu sour cream until completely smooth, and set aside in the refrigerator.

adapted from http://www.fatfreevegan.com/

Spicy TVP (my recipe)
1 cup TVP, prepared according to package directions (usually you just boil about 3/4 cup water, add the TVP, stir, remove from heat, and let it sit for about 5 minutes).
3 tsp paprika (hungarian or smoked are my favorites)
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt

You can also add beans, salsa, and garnish with cilantro.

To assemble nachos: put chips into a large bowl. Add nacho sauce, then top with guacamole, TVP, and sour cream. You may not need to use all of each thing, just save the rest in some airtight containers and add it to a burrito the next day.

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  • 35 comments

[info]cardboardrabbit

August 15 2008, 03:50:49 UTC 3 years ago

Oh lord that looks good. Thanks for posting the recipe!

[info]secrettrack

August 15 2008, 03:52:55 UTC 3 years ago

Holy smokes that looks so delicious. Thank you SO much for posting this! Mmmmmm diiiiiinner...

[info]fumie

August 15 2008, 04:04:14 UTC 3 years ago

Yeah, those look fantastic. Thanks for posting!

[info]catnip13

August 15 2008, 04:05:13 UTC 3 years ago

Tip: a little bit (like a teaspoon) of Umeboshi Plum paste adds a fantastic note to tofu sour cream.

[info]the_leh

August 15 2008, 14:02:47 UTC 3 years ago

I'll have to trey that. Where do you find Umeboshi plum paste?

[info]catnip13

3 years ago

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[info]lyras

August 15 2008, 04:08:09 UTC 3 years ago

Ooh, fantastic. Thank you! *bookmarks* If this turns out as good as it looks, it may be the final shove I need to buy Yellow Rose Recipes.

[info]cupcake_tattoo

August 15 2008, 04:10:03 UTC 3 years ago

Looks amazing. Is the stuff that looks like cheese the "Nacho Sauce" ?

[info]the_leh

August 15 2008, 13:56:58 UTC 3 years ago

Yes. It tastes really good! But you may not love it if you don't like nutritional yeast-based sauces.

[info]cupcake_tattoo

3 years ago

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[info]the_leh

3 years ago

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[info]prdct

August 15 2008, 04:22:51 UTC 3 years ago

wow these look fantastic :)

[info]sycofreek7

August 15 2008, 05:03:02 UTC 3 years ago

That looks so yummy!

[info]islandgirl29

August 15 2008, 05:23:27 UTC 3 years ago

That looks seriously fabulous. I'm definitely trying this after payday. Thanks! :D

[info]tyrstains

August 15 2008, 05:30:05 UTC 3 years ago

How was the sauce, taste-wise?

I've been thinking about buying Yellow Rose Recipes for forever....

[info]dancingbullet

August 15 2008, 05:44:42 UTC 3 years ago

I haven't made that sauce yet, but I would definitely recommend buying Yellow Rose Recipes. I haven't been disappointed by any of the recipes.

[info]the_leh

3 years ago

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[info]dudewhatthefuuu

August 15 2008, 05:32:09 UTC 3 years ago

That looks incredibly delicious....

[info]br0ken_dolly

August 15 2008, 09:59:46 UTC 3 years ago

i LOVE vegan nachos!

i agree vegan nachos are better than the dairy version.

you know, when i made vegetarian nachos, i'd bake them in the oven to melt the cheese. i baked the vegan version out of habit but this recipe makes me realise that wasn't necessary. which is cool because you get the cold guac and warm cheeze and "meat" all in one easier.

i'm tempted to have nachos for breakfast now....

[info]the_leh

August 15 2008, 14:02:09 UTC 3 years ago

they are really good for breakfast omnomnomnomnom

[info]br0ken_dolly

3 years ago

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[info]the_leh

3 years ago

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[info]sejabop

August 15 2008, 11:55:41 UTC 3 years ago

I just died.

[info]badmoviescript

August 15 2008, 14:20:51 UTC 3 years ago

That looks absolutely amazing! I'll definitely have to try this!

[info]fantasticdamage

August 15 2008, 14:28:12 UTC 3 years ago

Looks amazing!

[info]badgie

August 15 2008, 14:54:37 UTC 3 years ago

Wow that looks so good, can't wait for a football game to make it for. :)

[info]bitter_moss

August 15 2008, 15:40:42 UTC 3 years ago

YUM! I am so trying this!

[info]mixmaster_mo

August 15 2008, 16:32:18 UTC 3 years ago

All of that looks absolutely AMAZING!

[info]roses_for_tina

August 15 2008, 17:02:03 UTC 3 years ago

damnit, that looks really good and i wish i were biting into it right now!

[info]bizwac

August 15 2008, 22:42:22 UTC 3 years ago

How convenient! I was going to make my version of Nachos tonight, but I think I'll add some of the nacho sauce and sour cream.

Is the sour cream anything like dairy sour cream? My SO has been wanting wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce and we have been looking EVERYWHERE for tofutti sour cream, but to no avail. If the tofu sour cream recipe could be used instead, that would be AWSEOMESAUCEOM

[info]hilaire

August 15 2008, 22:49:36 UTC 3 years ago

hmmm ,just died and went to food heaven, yum!

[info]halloween13

August 16 2008, 01:09:19 UTC 3 years ago

That looks really good!

I have had good luck making vegan queso using that Follow Your Heart brand cheddar. I thicken some rice milk with flour and then add shredded vegan cheese. Next I had diced jalepenos and fake burger crumbles. I swear it tasted the exact same to the meat kind. :)

[info]hidden_tears

August 17 2008, 06:15:22 UTC 3 years ago

OMG! That looks AMAZING!! =O
I must try this!
Thanks for sharing, both the recipes & the pic! XD

[info]hidden_tears

August 17 2008, 06:20:10 UTC 3 years ago

Though, I'm a bit afraid of the jalapeño slices. Was it very hot & spicy? I'd prefer a milder sauce. What do you think I should do?

[info]the_leh

3 years ago

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