Vegan Tater Tot Nachos

Vegan Tater Tot Nachos are a delightful twist on traditional nachos, featuring crispy tater tots topped with a creamy, spicy vegan cheese sauce, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings. Perfect for sharing, this dish combines comfort food with vibrant flavors, making it an irresistible appetizer.

Ingredients

• Frozen tater tots - 400 grams
• Cashews (soaked) - 100 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
• Almond milk - 1/2 cup
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Black olives - 50 grams, sliced
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish
• Jalapeños - 1, sliced (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy, about 20 minutes.
3. While the tater tots are baking, prepare the vegan cheese sauce by blending soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a blender until smooth and creamy.
4. Once the tater tots are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle the vegan cheese sauce over the top evenly.
5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, sliced black olives, and jalapeños (if using) on top of the cheesy tater tots.
6. Return the loaded tater tots to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to warm through.
7. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Contains healthy fats from cashews, which support heart health.
• Rich in fiber from the vegetables and tater tots, aiding digestion.

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