In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, I thought it would be fun to share the simple nacho recipe/meal idea that I make for myself (and my family members) regularly! 
To make a more nutritious variation of the classic, you may choose to use whole grain tortilla chips, and add fresh salsa, satiating beans, and, of course, lots of guacamole! I hope you try this out and enjoy!
Easy Vegan Nachos
Ingredients
- 4 tortillas cut into triangles OR 4 portions of tortilla chips
- 1 cup vegan cheddar shreds
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup your favorite salsa
- Chopped fresh cilantro for serving
Guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados pitted and peeled
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Evenly arrange tortilla triangles/chips in a baking pan (I used a cast-iron skillet). Sprinkle cheese over the chips, then bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the chips are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, stir together the beans and cumin in a small bowl.
- To make the guacamole, mash the avocado flesh in a bowl, then stir in the remaining ingredients until everything is nicely combined.
- When the chips have finished baking, evenly distribute spoonfuls of the beans and salsa onto them. Dollop the guacamole right into the center, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm!
