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    Home » Comfort Food Recipes

    Vegan Nachos with Nut-free Nacho Cheese

    Published: Nov 6, 2014 · Modified: Jan 29, 2018 by Richa 53 Comments

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    These Nachos come together in 30 minutes. Make the nut-free Vegan Nacho cheese sauce in 10 mins, spice up beans, prepare the toppings, layer and serve. Vegan Nachos Recipe. Soy-free Nut-free Gluten-free Recipe

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    Vegan Nachos | Vegan Richa

    I had been meaning to make some Nachos with a sauce version of my Nut-Free Agar-free Nacho Cheese Slices and what better day than today. Today is National Nachos day  🙂

    Make some Nachos. I made these around Lunch, quickly took some pictures with the winds howling away outside, and ate the whole bowl! Ok I lie. Ate a bit more than half of it. I eat small meals 🙂

    These Nachos practically come together within 30 minutes, if you have pre-made salsa and guacamole on hand. Spice up some beans, make the cheese sauce. Warm up the Tortilla chips, layer and serve. 

    The Nacho cheese Sauce is very addictive. I make some to serve up with crackers, veggies or tortilla chips. Not keen on chickpea flour? Make my cashew based Nacho cheese sauce from this post. Bring the sauce to boil to thicken. Or this 10 Minute regular flour sauce. 

    There can never be enough Vegan Nachos!

    Vegan Nachos | Vegan Richa

    More Nacho things from the blog. 

    Nut-Free Agar-free Nacho Cheese Slices

    Cashew Millet Nacho Cheese Sauce


    Nacho Mac and cheese Casserole.

    Spice up the beans, make the Nacho cheese sauce, warm the nachos, gather salsa guacamole and other toppings. Ready to layer.

    Vegan Nachos | Vegan Richa

    Layer it up and serve immediately. 

    Vegan Nachos | Vegan Richa

    Gimme!

    Vegan Nachos | Vegan Richa

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    5 from 13 votes

    Vegan Nachos with Nut-free Nacho Cheese

    These Nachos come together in 30 minutes. Make the nut-free Nacho cheese sauce in 10 mins,spice up beans, prepare the toppings, layer and serve.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 644kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    For the Black Beans

    • 1 tsp organic canola or safflower oil
    • 2 cloves of garlic chopped
    • 1/2 cup (74.5 g) chopped tomato
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) chipotle pepper powder
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cumin powder
    • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
    • 15 oz (425.24 g) can black beans drained and rinsed ot 1.5 cups cooked black or pinto beans
    • 2 Tbsp water

    For the Nut-free Nacho Cheese sauce

    • 1.5 cups (366 ml) non dairy milk
    • 2 Tbsp chickpea flour or other flour like unbleached white
    • 1 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) mustard powder
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) garlic powder or paste or 1 small clove
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) onion powder
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) chipotle pepper powder
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) paprika or smoked paprika
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cumin powder
    • 1 Tbsp pickled jalapeno or 1 tsp fresh jalapeno
    • 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 2 -3 tsp (2 - 3 tsp) lemon juice
    • 1 Tbsp chopped tomato or chunky salsa
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) turmeric optional for color
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt or to taste

    For the Nachos

    • Tortilla Chips
    • Spiced Black Beans Recipe Above or Refried Pinto Beans
    • Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe Above
    • pico de gallo or any chunky salsa
    • guacamole or mashed avocado mixed with lime juice and salt
    • fresh or pickled jalapeno slices cilantro and hot sauce (optional)

    Instructions

    Make The Beans

    • Heat oil in a skillet at medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Mash some of the beans. Taste and adjust salt and spice.

    Make the Nacho Cheese Sauce

    • Blend everything in a blender until smooth. Pour into skillet at medium heat. Keep stirring and cook for 5 to 6 minutes so the flour gets cooked through. The mixture will thicken to smooth sauce.
    • Carefully taste. Add more salt or spice(chipotle pepper), or lemon juice or vinegar for sour. Use immediately on Nachos.

    Make the Nachos

    • Warm the tortilla chips in the oven for 5 minutes.
    • Layer the chips, beans, nacho cheese sauce, salsa/pico de gallo, another layer of chips, cheese sauce, salsa, then guacamole or mashed avocado, fresh or pickled jalapeno and serve. Add a drizzle of vegan sour cream (optional).

    Notes

    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Nachos with Nut-free Nacho Cheese
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 644 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 838mg36%
    Potassium 2438mg70%
    Carbohydrates 107g36%
    Fiber 26g108%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 37g74%
    Vitamin A 985IU20%
    Vitamin C 6.8mg8%
    Calcium 342mg34%
    Iron 8.8mg49%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Marie

      December 19, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe for nut-free nacho cheese. I’ve tried many different recipes but yours has been the best, hands-down. I diluted coconut cream to make the non-dairy milk plus I added 1/2 steamed small carrot. The result was a delicious nacho cheese that can be used for many Mexican food recipes. Tonight, I’ll be using the cheese in a Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Rice. Thank you again.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 21, 2022 at 10:43 pm

        I’m so glad you like the recipe!

        Reply
    2. VA

      November 07, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made these before with chickpea flour and absolutely loved the recipe but I don’t have chickpea flour or white flour on hand this time. Can I use besan?

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 07, 2022 at 8:19 pm

        Yes use besan.

        Reply
        • VA

          November 08, 2022 at 2:09 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you, it worked out great.

          Reply
          • Vegan Richa Support

            November 10, 2022 at 10:29 pm

            I’m glad you enjoyed!

            Reply
    3. Jess

      February 13, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Long-time lacto-ovo vegetarian trying to cut out eggs and reduce dairy. Cannot BELIEVE how good this was. Mostly followed the recipe, but used dijon instead of mustard powder, regular chili powder for chipotle, green chile salsa for salsa, and besan for the flour. Made it as a bowl instead of nachos because my tortilla chip bag was down to crumbs. Definitely didn’t eat it all, though… the rest is in a Mason jar in the fridge. Any tricks for reheating?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 13, 2021 at 7:21 pm

        that’s great. toaster or reg. oven lightly wrapped in foil will be better than a microwave they will be soggy

        Reply
    4. Sarah

      November 02, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      My kids devoured this! Amazing 🤩

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 02, 2020 at 5:41 pm

        Yay

        Reply
    5. Shannon

      May 06, 2020 at 10:42 am

      I don’t have mustard powder, would it be ok to omit it?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 06, 2020 at 11:14 am

        sure that’s fine to omit it. but if you happen to have actual yellow or dijon mustard that would work or turmeric, wasabi powder, horseradish powder they would work as well

        Reply
    6. Sheila

      February 11, 2019 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      I’m always on the hunt for a good vegan nacho cheese sauce since nachos are my favorite food. This did not disappoint. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 11, 2019 at 10:10 pm

        awesome!

        Reply
    7. Abigail

      January 11, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      I added a steamed carrot and half a yam to it. Made it even creamier and added a beautiful color!

      Reply
    8. Suee33

      September 06, 2017 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night – WOW it is the best Nacho’s I have had period Vegan or not!! I did use organic Corn Starch for the thickener, fyi.

      Changes made by mis reading and just because…
      First
      I mis- read your instructions and used 3T of Lemon juice – did not hurt it -whew!
      Second
      I added a microwaved Yukon Gold potato and a short fat beautiful carrot ( uncooked to VM ) from the Farmers Market.
      The sauce was amazing – FYI made it completely in my Vita Mix
      NO SAUCE PAN just the VM it was hot and beautiful!!
      Toppings added a beautiful Heirloom tomato had a bit of a sweet taste – great counter balance to the nachos – and chopped avocado with lime/salt.
      This was amazing – a REAL keeper. Highly recommend this recipe!
      Thank you!

      Reply
    9. Colleen Kerr

      July 23, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      I am so grateful for your wonderful recipes! I’ve always liked the idea of nachos, but even when I still ate cheese, I found them so indigestible and unsatisfying. I’m munching on a plate of these and they are so delicious & feel so good in my tummy. I forgot to buy jalapeños, so sprinkled chopped cilantro on the layers. So glad I did! Another big winner, Richa!

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 24, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        Awesome! so glad you loved it and your tummy did too!

        Reply
    10. Julia Rodriguez

      October 12, 2015 at 11:31 pm

      I made these today (omitting the nutritional yeast) and it was delicious! I’m unable to eat nuts right misfortune my breastfed baby. This hit the spot for cheesy comfort food that was easy to throw together with a new baby around. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 12, 2015 at 11:52 pm

        thats Awesome!!

        Reply
      • Suee33

        September 06, 2017 at 6:57 am

        5 stars
        Nutritional Yeast

        Just an fyi – I can not eat Nutritional Yeast – out of the bins – or most sold.
        Sensitive to the synthetic vitamins on it – I only can eat UNFORTIFIED Nutritional Yeast – get it on Amazon.

        Reply
    11. JenaLee

      October 12, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      god that is soooo happening….. Mac and cheese………. It will be like chilimac just not……

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 12, 2015 at 3:12 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    12. Rishita

      October 05, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      Absolutely love the cheese sauce
      It’s a super hit!

      I’ve added onions n coriander n used it as a dip as well!! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 05, 2015 at 2:01 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    13. Karen

      September 06, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you!!! I haven’t eaten cheese in six months and I miss it. I had great success using rice flour instead of arrowroot, and rice milk as the non-dairy milk (I’m allergic to everything else). Next time I might add less chipotle and more vinegar, as it’s a little too sweet and smoky coupled with rice milk, which is naturally sweet.

      I just discovered nutritional yeast today and I think it’s going to make meals a whole lot better, as long as I don’t develop an allergy to that!

      Thanks again.

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 06, 2015 at 10:26 pm

        yay awesome!!

        Reply
      • Suee33

        September 06, 2017 at 6:59 am

        5 stars
        Please read my comment about Nutritional yeast – it might help you.

        Reply
    14. LaNita

      August 10, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      Ok this is the first I tried and it was a hit! The sauce was easy enough to make. Quite a lot for a cheese sauce I know I can make with 3 ingredients… but its vegan and its delicious!! My 1 1/2, 4 and 5 year old loved it and even my chef husband who is not vegan, and probably never would be. I added fresh spinach, fresh shredded red cabbage, diced broccoli, shredded carrots and diced fresh bell peppers! We make rainbow nachos! 🙂 You should try it! Thank you this was great 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 10, 2015 at 10:16 pm

        awesome! sounds like one fabulous nacho plate! yumm!

        Reply
    15. Emily

      July 01, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      oh my goodness!! this sauce is unbelievable and the nachos were fabulous. we added a lot more fixins for a loaded dinner!

      Reply
    16. lizzy

      April 04, 2015 at 6:23 am

      i used the cheese sauce for cauliflower cheese – so good!

      Reply
    17. Andrea

      February 17, 2015 at 10:32 am

      Richa…the sauce BLEW US AWAY! We had been buying Heidi Ho Chia Cheez because we don’t like the way Daiya or Follow Your Heart melt for nacho night (that’s Saturday in our house!) and it’s very $$$ here in Hawaii. We followed exactly, used unbleached flour, maybe a touch extra lemon at the end as suggested, and it is by far the most creative, amazing thing ever! Thank you thank you!

      Reply
    18. Andrea

      February 01, 2015 at 11:17 am

      I made this recipe today and I don’t know why the cheese sauce didn’t taste good at all. I had to dump it. Everything else turned out great.

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 01, 2015 at 11:50 am

        oh no, maybe the chickpea flour didnt cook through. chickpea flour can give an aftertaste if not cooked well. try white flour or some cashew cream instead.

        Reply
    19. Marina

      November 28, 2014 at 11:20 am

      This looks like a great recipe, but I do have one teensy question: At what oven temperature do you warm the tortilla chips?

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 02, 2014 at 8:13 pm

        at 325 or 350 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes.

        Reply
    20. Mae

      November 16, 2014 at 12:17 am

      I don’t have any chips or beans, but I literally have ever ingredient for the cheese sauce! Maybe I’ll whip up some mac n cheese with it tomorrow…I’ll let you know if I do!

      Reply
      • Richa

        December 02, 2014 at 8:14 pm

        awesome!

        Reply
    21. Sathya @Mykitchenodyssey

      November 11, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Wow !! nachos .Love these all time ..Just amazing ..Very detailed recipe richa

      Reply
    22. Tonya

      November 10, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      Just wondering, could I use ground chia seeds instead of the arrow root or corn starch? I hear its a good sub…?

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 10, 2014 at 9:02 pm

        chia seeds would make the sauce more gel like instead of thick sauce. you can omit the starch if you are using the chickpea flour. The cheese sauce will still be thick.

        Reply
    23. Natasha

      November 09, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      Will definitely try these! Looks great BUT not with canola oil.
      https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/2009/09/25/the-inconvenient-truth-about-canola-oil/

      Reply
    24. Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship

      November 08, 2014 at 10:36 am

      Pass the guacamole pronto!

      Reply
    25. Stacey

      November 08, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Richa-

      I have everything for these except the cornstarch and arrowroot. Can I substitute Agar Agar flakes instead, and if so, how much? Would I follow the recipe the same way?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 08, 2014 at 2:51 pm

        omit it. the sauce will just be more saucy thats all.
        agar flakes will need a lot more cooking time like 15 to 20 minutes, and since this is just a cheese sauce and we do not need it to set, we don’t need agar.

        Reply
    26. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      November 07, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      Wow these nachos look delicious.. I especially love that they are vegan. Definitely a recipe I need to make!

      Reply
    27. Kayse

      November 07, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      Oh my gosh these look amazing! I want nachos now!!!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 07, 2014 at 9:04 pm

        me too. i finished them. now i want them again for dinner!

        Reply
    28. Caitlin

      November 07, 2014 at 7:13 am

      these look incredible, lady! you always go all out and i love it.

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 07, 2014 at 9:03 pm

        it was grocery day wednesday, so i had some fresh guac and salsa already 🙂 that made it easy.

        Reply
    29. Mia

      November 06, 2014 at 11:40 pm

      These look so good Richa! I must make them soon 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 07, 2014 at 9:03 pm

        Awesome! Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply

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