Vegan Nacho Recipe Recipe
Vegan Nachos! These loaded vegan nachos are made with flavorful "walnut chorizo"! A healthy, delicious nacho recipe that is baked in the oven. Vegan-adaptable and Gluten free!
How to Make the Best Vegan Nacho Recipe
These loaded vegan nachos prove that plant-based eating can be just as indulgent and satisfying as any traditional appetizer. The star of this recipe is the incredible walnut chorizo—a clever mixture of walnuts pulsed with smoky spices that delivers all the savory, slightly spicy flavor you’d expect from traditional chorizo, but completely meat-free.
What sets this nacho recipe apart is the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The crispy tortilla chips provide the base, topped with creamy refried beans, melty vegan cheese, and that hearty walnut chorizo. Fresh toppings like sliced cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy radishes, and bright cilantro bring everything together with freshness and color.
Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering, looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, or just craving something delicious, these vegan nachos are sure to impress. They come together in just 35 minutes and are completely customizable—add pickled jalapeños for extra heat or drizzle with vegan sour cream for added richness.
Vegan Nacho Recipe
Vegan Nachos! These loaded vegan nachos are made with flavorful "walnut chorizo"! A healthy, delicious nacho recipe that is baked in the oven. Vegan-adaptable and Gluten free!
Ingredients
Walnut Chorizo
Nachos
Toppings
Instructions
Walnut Chorizo
- Place walnuts, spices, salt and tomato paste in a food processor and pulse until it is the texture of coarse sand.
- Add a tablespoon of water, and pulse again, until just combined. Set aside.
Nachos
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a half sheet pan (13x18 inches) with parchment paper. Cover with tortilla chips.
- Drizzle chips with a little hot sauce. Spread out small spoonfuls of refried beans over top.
- Sprinkle with the cheese and spread out the walnut chorizo.
- Place in the oven until warmed through and cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.
Assembly
- While nachos are baking, prep your garnishes.
- When the cheese is melty, sprinkle with tomatoes, cilantro, radishes, avocado, and any other garnishes you like.
- Serve immediately! These are best served right away, before cheese unmelts!
Notes
- For the walnut chorizo, you can add more water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Feel free to swap the vegan cheese for homemade vegan queso for an even creamier result.
- These nachos are best enjoyed immediately while the cheese is still melty.
