mean green vegan nachos | hot for food by Lauren Toyotasource: https://www.hotforfoodblog.com/recipes/2015/11/14/mean-green-vegan-nachos/This bad-ass looking plate of nachos is part of the first unofficial vegan nacho challenge! It looks pretty mean and delicious, but the voters spoke and the nachos supreme was the winner this round. These mean green vegan nachos get their name mainly from those avocado chunks, kale pieces, and cilantro sour cream!Don’t worry, they’re still loaded with gooey vegan cheese shreds and have that classic nacho vibe that you crave. (Check out my taco salad if you want Mexican flavors on a bed of greens!). These mean green vegan nachos let you have ya greens and ya nachos in one sitting. It’s the best of both worlds! You can check out the challenge in the YouTube video below or scroll down for the full recipe.mean green vegan nachosIngredientscilantro sour cream1/2 C raw whole cashews, soaked for 20 minutes in hot water1/4 C nondairy milk1/3 C cilantro1/2 a lime, juiced2 tsp apple cider vinegar1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp sea saltnachos1 avocado, diced2 C kale, stems removed and finely chopped1/2 a lime, juiced1/4 C red onion, finely chopped1 C shredded vegan cheese5 to 6 C corn chipsInstructionsPreheat oven to 375°F.Combine the ingredients for the cilantro sour cream in a high-powered blender until very smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle (if desired) and refrigerate until ready to serve nachos.Massage the shredded kale with lime juice.Arrange a layer of corn chips on a baking sheet, then add 1/2 cup of shredded vegan cheese, half the amount of kale, and half the red onion on top and do another layer of each ingredient.Bake for 10 to 15 minutes (time may vary) until the kale is slightly crispy but still green and the cheese has melted.Top with diced avocado and cilantro sour cream. You can add more freshly chopped cilantro if desired.The post mean green vegan nachos appeared first on hot for food by Lauren Toyota.
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