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Vegan Sweet Potato Nachos (oil-free)

Hearty, filling, flavorful nachos and super simple to make. This is gluten-free, vegan, 100% plant-based and has no added sugar or oils. Uses sweet potatoes instead of chips! Can be an appetizer to share or a personal meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • High-Speed Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato sliced thin
  • 1 beefsteak tomato diced
  • 1/2 cup plant-based queso homemade or store bought - use the vegan cheese from the linked recipe
  • 2 tbsp cashew sour cream
  • 1 sliced jalepeno
  • 1 sliced avocado

Lentil Taco Meat

  • 1 cup steamed brown lentils or bean of choice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the sweet potatoes into thin rounds and season to taste with salt and pepper and smoked paprika. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and a bit crispy (not burnt!).
  • Prepare lentil taco meat by combining 1 cup steamed brown lentils or bean of choice in a bowl with all the spices. Then heat in a pan or in microwave.
  • While the potatoes are roasting, make the queso and cashew sour cream.
  • Slice tomatoes, avocado and jalepeno for topping.
  • Assemble the nachos by placing the baked sweet potatoes on a plate, then top it with queso, taco meat, tomatoes, avocado, jalepenos, cashew sour cream and a bit of salt and pepper!
  • Eat fresh and enjoy!