Hearty Nachos

Name: Hearty Nachos
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; CHEESE SAUCE; ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in warm water for at least 10 minutes and drained; 1 tablespoon tahini; 1 roasted red pepper (from the jar), roughly chopped (½ cup); ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes; 1½ tsp. reduced-sodium tamari sauce (or Bragg's Liquid Aminos or low-sodium soy sauce); Zest and juice of 1 lemon; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup water; BEAN DIP; 1 (16-ounce) can oil-free refried beans or canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup prepared salsa; 1½ teaspoons chili powder; GARNISHES (optional); 1 avocado, diced; ½ cup prepared salsa; ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (parsley or lettuce can substitute)

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These plant-based nachos are a meal in and of themselves. You can also use the versatile cheese sauce on potatoes, vegetables or cooked whole grains.

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Ingredients

8 corn tortillas
CHEESE SAUCE
½ cup raw cashews, soaked in warm water for at least 10 minutes and drained
1 tablespoon tahini
1 roasted red pepper (from the jar), roughly chopped (½ cup)
¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
1½ tsp. reduced-sodium tamari sauce (or Bragg's Liquid Aminos or low-sodium soy sauce)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup water
BEAN DIP
1 (16-ounce) can oil-free refried beans or canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup prepared salsa
1½ teaspoons chili powder
GARNISHES (optional)
1 avocado, diced
½ cup prepared salsa
½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (parsley or lettuce can substitute)