loaded nachos

ingredients:

blue corn tortilla chips

red + white onion

cilantro

tomato

lettuce

refried black beans

meatless grounds (pictured below)

extra virgin olive oil

vegan cheddar cheese

dairy free sour cream

directions:

chop: 1/2 cup red onion

1/2 cup white onion

1/3 cup cilantro

stir meatless grounds in pan on medium heat until thawed

mix in 1/2 of chopped onion and all of the cilantro

cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

preheat oven to 350F.

cover an oven safe pan in tortilla chips.

top chips with a layer of refried beans

followed by a layer of cheese.

when meat is done heating,

pour over the cheese.

bake nachos in oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

note: most vegan cheese melts differently than regular cheese

so be sure to check it closely.

take pan out of the oven and move nachos onto a plate.

let nachos cool for several minutes.

while cooling, dice tomato

and cut lettuce into shreds.

put lettuce, tomato, and onion on top.

serve with sour cream and guac.