Quinoa Nachos (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Quinoa Nachos (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: What You Need:; For the quinoa mixture:; 1/4 cup safflower or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons dry sage; 1 tablespoon dry thyme; 1 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon dry red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 cups cooked quinoa; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire; Salt, to taste; For the cheese sauce:; 2 tablespoons vegan margarine; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups soymilk; 2-1/2 cups Daiya cheddar cheese shreds; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; For the nachos:; 1 bag tortilla chips of choice; Quiona mixture; Cheese sauce; 2 to 3 scallions, chopped; 1 4-ounce can black olives, sliced; 1 jar chunky salsa

Servings: persons

What You Need:
For the quinoa mixture:
1/4 cup safflower or vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dry sage
1 tablespoon dry thyme
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dry red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire
Salt, to taste
For the cheese sauce:
2 tablespoons vegan margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups soymilk
2-1/2 cups Daiya cheddar cheese shreds
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
For the nachos:
1 bag tortilla chips of choice
Quiona mixture
Cheese sauce
2 to 3 scallions, chopped
1 4-ounce can black olives, sliced
1 jar chunky salsa

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What You Do:
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1. For the quinoa mixture, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add onion, garlic, sage, thyme, oregano, peppers, chili powder, and cumin and mix well. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
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2. Add quinoa, soy sauce, and Worcestershire and mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add salt to taste.
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3. For the cheese sauce, in a medium saucepot over medium-high heat, melt margarine. Add flour and whisk together. Reduce heat to medium and brown mixture for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Whisk in soymilk. Once soymilk comes to a boil, stir in cheese and nutritional yeast and stir constantly. Once cheese is melted, remove from heat and set aside.
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4. To assemble the nachos, make a bed of torilla chips, cover with warm quinoa filling, and top with cheese sauce, scallions, olives, and salsa. Serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: What You Need:, For the quinoa mixture:, 1/4 cup safflower or vegetable oil, 1/2 cup onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Nachos (Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa Nachos (Vegan)

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