Supreme Vegan Nacho Fries With Tofu Bacon Crumbles | VegNews

Ingredients

• For the tofu bacon crumbles:
• 1 (14-ounce) package
• extra-firm tofu
• , drained and crumbled
• ¼ cup low-sodium tamari
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• For the nacho cheese:
• 1 cup peeled, cubed white potato (about 1 small potato)
• ½ cup peeled, diced carrot (about 1 carrot)
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup
• vegan milk
• or water
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1½ teaspoons arrowroot flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 6 pickled jalapeño slices or to taste, plus 3 tablespoons brine
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• For the French fries:
• 4 russet potatoes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• ½ cup
• vegan sour cream
• 2 vine tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives