Walnut Meat Nachos
Description
Serve up a plant-forward appetizer in no time with these walnut meat nachos. The spicy walnut meat is full of tantalizing flavors that complement the chips and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Spicy Walnut Meat
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1 1/2 cups California Walnuts
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1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 to 2 tablespoons water
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6 servings tortilla chips (about 8 cups)
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1 cup + 2 tablespoons refried beans
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1 1/2 cups traditional or vegan cheese (Mexican blend, Cheddar, Jack or pepper-Jack)
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Diced tomato, diced avocado, fresh cilantro leaves, jalapeño slices, pickled onion, sour cream, hot sauce or salsa and lime wedges (optional garnishes)
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place all Spicy Walnut Meat ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well-mixed and crumb like. The mixture should look and smell like taco meat and will hold its shape when gently pinched between your fingers.
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Place half the chips on prepared baking sheet and top with half the beans, cheese and taco meat. Repeat layers.
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Bake for 12 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and chips are lightly browned. Serve with any desired garnishes.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 490 cal
- Total Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7.691 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7 g
- Total Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Calcium: 280 mg
- Iron: 4 mg
- Potassium: 440 mg