RAW NACHOS

Today, I want to share a recipe with you that was one of my favorites during my raw week challenge: RAW NACHOS.

Who knew you could make raw nachos with “meat” and “cheese”? I didn’t think I would ever try a recipe like this, because how can it taste good without “real” meat and cheese?? But this is why I love what I do! And the prepping? It was well worth it! This colorful meal is delicious, and it has so many nutrients, it would be hard for me to list them all here.

Let’s jump into the fun and try this nutrient-dense, raw meal, that hit the spot during this very challenging week!

Ingredients

MOCK MEAT

• 1 cup pecans

• 1 cup pepitas

• 2 tbsp. chili paste

• 1/4 cup olive oil (I use Palmetto Olive Oil Company’s garlic olive oil)

• 1/4 tsp. cumin

• 2 tsp. oregano

• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

• 1/2 tsp. sea salt

• 2 tsp. chili powder

• 1/4 tsp. clove

VEGGIE CHIPS AND TOPPINGS

• 1 yellow bell pepper

• 1 green bell pepper

• 1/2 avocado

• 1 seeded jalapeño

• 1/2 red onion

• 6 cherry tomatoes

• A handful of cilantro

• Salsa to taste

NACHO CHEESE

• 1 cup raw cashews (soak ahead for at least 2 hrs)

• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

• 4 tbsp. non-fortified nutritional yeast

• 2 tbsp. hemp seeds

• 2 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

• 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt

• 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 tbsp. onion powder

• 1/2 cup of water

Directions

MEAT

1. Place all ingredients into the food processor.

2. Pulse until “meat like” consistency is achieved.

3. Once finished, put the “meat” aside and move on to chopping the veggies!

NACHO CHIPS AND VEGGIES

1. Chop bell peppers in slices big enough to resemble chips.

2. Lay the “chips” on a plate with the inside part facing up.

3. Slice the avocados into small pieces and put them on top of the chips.

4. Next add the “taco meat” (Add as much or as little as you want).

5. Seed and slice the jalapeño and red onion, then add them to the nacho mix.

6. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place on top.

7. Sprinkle cilantro all over to taste.

8. Lastly, add a little fresh salsa.

NACHO CHEESE

1. Place pre-soaked cashews and red bell pepper into the food processor.

2. Add the nutritional yeast, hemp seeds, lemon juice, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and water.

3. Process all ingredients until creamy. (If the food processor is not accomplishing the consistency needed, switch to a blender).

4. Add the “cheese” on top of the nachos.

5. Voilà! 100% raw nachos with “meat.”

6. Time to enjoy this delicious recipe!