These Vegan Stretchy Melty Cheese Nachos are easy to make, loaded with healthy veggies, and drenched in a genuinely stretchy and melty but dairy-free cheese.
1heaped teaspoon miso*(ensure gluten-free if necessary)
2teaspoonsapple cider vinegar(ensure gluten-free if necessary)
Salt + pepper, to taste
For the mango salsa:
1mango, peeled and cut into cubes
½cucumber, cut into cubes
3 tomatoes, cut into cubes
1small red onion, very finely diced
2tablespoonslime juice
2tablespoonsolive oil
Salt, to taste
For the guacamole:
1avocado, peeled and pitted
2tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonlime juice
Salt + pepper, to taste
For the nachos:
200g(7oz) tortilla chips (ensure vegan/gluten-free if necessary)
Instructions
For the cheese:
Place the mochi in a pan with 100ml (just under ½ cup) water and cook on a low heat for about 5 minutes or so until mochi has melted and become sticky - until soft enough to stick gently pierce with a fork
Add the white beans and continue to cook for a couple of minutes until heated through
Turn off heat and add nutritional yeast, miso, vinegar, salt + pepper
Use either a blender, food processor or hand-held stick blender (this is the easiest option as you can just do it in the same saucepan) and whizz until completely smooth
For the mango salsa:
Place all ingredients together in a bowl and mix well
For the guacamole:
Place avocado in a bowl and mash with a fork
Add olive oil, lime juice and salt + pepper
For the nachos:
Lay out tortilla chips on a large serving plate
Reheat cheese just before serving, and pour over tortilla chips
Scatter over the mango salsa, add dollops of guacamole, and other toppings of choice
Best enjoyed immediately**
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Notes
One word of caution: melted mochi is extremely sticky, so once you have removed the sauce from the pan, please soak your pan in boiling water immediately - otherwise you'll have a very tricky washing-up situation on your hands! *If you have trouble getting hold of miso, you can substitute with soy sauce (or tamari), and add extra nutritional yeast and salt if necessary **You can prepare the mango salsa and guacamole in advance and keep covered in the fridge. The cheese can also be prepared in advance and kept covered in the fridge - just reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the stove before eatingOther suggested toppings: