Fully Loaded Nachos/Walnut Cheese….

• YIELD: Serves 2-4
• PREP: 10 mins
• COOK: 15 mins
• READY IN: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Raw Walnuts Soaked for 4 hours in 2 Cups of Water and a Pinch of Salt
• 1/2-1 Cup Filtered Water or Almond Milk
• 3/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes
• 1 Tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 Tsp Cumin Optional
• 1/2 Tsp Chili Flakes
• Sea Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions

1. Nacho Walnut Cheese:
2. Rinse and drain the walnuts well
3. Place all ingredients in a blender and process until you reach desired consistency; I wanted mine a little bit chunky, but you could add more water/milk to thin it out
4. To make the nachos:
5. Layer plain corn tortilla chips in an oven proof dish
6. Top with mashed kidney beans and walnut cheese
7. Bake in a moderate (150ºC) oven for 10-15 minutes
8. Top with fresh salsa; tomato, onion, spring onion, garlic and lemon juice, and
9. Guacamole; fresh avocado, tomato, onion, coriander, freshly squeezed lime, salt and pepper
10. Serve, topped with jalapeños and coriander

• CUISINE: Mexican
• COURSE: Snack
• SKILL LEVEL: Beginner