Big Mac Nachos
These Vegan Big Mac Nachos are the ultimate comfort food for nacho lovers and cheese fanatics! Crispy tortilla chips smothered in crumbled tofu “ground beef,” topped with dairy-free Big Mac sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and vegan cheddar cheese. Baking them in the oven makes them oil-free and super crispy. Perfect for game nights, movie marathons, or casual gatherings, these nachos are a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone reaching for seconds or even thirds.
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Why You’ll Love This Big Mac Nachos Recipe
Protein-Packed – Not your ordinary platter of carb-heavy and dairy-laden nachos, these vegan nachos are a protein powerhouse, thanks to the extra firm tofu. The savory tofu beef crumbles provide a meaty texture that perfectly rivals its traditional counterpart while catering to your body’s need for protein.
Loaded with wholesome ingredients – Loaded with fresh vegetables, these nachos are not just about flavor but also about wholesome nutrition. Diced tomatoes, red onions, pickles, and crisp romaine lettuce create a colorful medley and add vitamins, minerals, and freshness to every bite. A “Big Mac” way of adding nutritious veggies to your daily diet.
The Flavorful Big Mac Sauce – Prepare to be swept off your feet by homemade Big Mac sauce. Crafted from raw cashews, apple cider vinegar, and spices, this vegan Big Mac sauce is the real deal here that’s super creamy without dairy guilt. Once you taste it, you’ll drizzle it on everything!
Oil-Free Delight – These loaded vegan nachos take guilt-free indulgence to another level. Baked in the oven, they deliver that perfectly crispy texture without excess oil, so you can munch on your favorite snacks without compromising your health goals.
Prep-Ahead Convenience – With the ability to prep ingredients ahead (tofu beef and Big Mac sauce), assembling and baking nachos becomes a breeze. No need to stress about last-minute cooking when you can enjoy hassle-free cooking and more time with your guests.
How to Make Big Mac Nachos
Prepare Tortilla Chips
Cut 15 medium tortillas into chip-sized pieces. Place them on a baking tray.
Give the tortilla pieces a light coating of olive oil spray and a sprinkle of salt for that delicious crunch. Slide the tray into a preheated oven at 450°F and bake for 5-7 minutes or until the edges turn golden. You may need to do a few batches to complete all the chips.
Crumble Tofu Beef
Crumble 400g of extra firm tofu into a pan and cook over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes until it becomes crispy. While that pan fries, make your tofu marinade by mixing soy sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, nutritional yeast, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over the tofu, ensuring each crumble is coated well. The marinade will be thick, but that is okay. Just make sure to mix it in thoroughly.
Assemble the Big Mac Nachos
Arrange the baked tortilla chips on a baking tray and top the tortillas with the seasoned and crispy tofu beef. Sprinkle vegan cheese generously and bake at 450F for 12-15 minutes to melt the cheese.
Blend Big Mac Sauce
In a high-speed blender, blend raw cashews, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard, pickles, water, and salt until the mixture reaches a velvety smooth consistency.
Add Toppings
Chop tomatoes, red onion, pickles, and romaine lettuce. Once the nachos are cheesy and melty, add toppings on top.
Drizzle and Savor
Drizzle with Big Mac sauce and sprinkle on sesame seeds. Enjoy right away!
RECIPE TIPS FOR BIG MAC NACHOS RECIPE
Make them Gluten-Free – Use corn or gluten-free tortillas and swap soy sauce for gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make gluten-free Big Mac nachos.
Make Ahead of Time – Prepare tofu beef and Big Mac sauce ahead of time so when you are ready to serve, all you have to do is chop the veggies, assemble, and bake! Tofu beef and vegan Big Mac sauce stay fresh in the refrigerator for a week.
Make them Soy-Free – Swap the soy sauce for salt and tofu for another protein source, such as black beans, to make soy-free Big Mac nachos.
Make a BIG MAC Taquito – Transform these nachos into vegan big mac taquitos by wrapping crumbled tofu and veggies in a tortilla with the Big Mac sauce. Don’t forget to pan-fry them to make them nice and crispy.
Make them Nut-Free – Swap the cashews for sunflower or hemp seeds for a nut-free Big Mac sauce. You can also use vegan mayo and omit the cashews and water. You could also top these with my healthy vegan cheese sauce made with veggies and wholesome ingredients that tastes just like dairy-based cheese sauce!
Swap Ingredients to try other Variations – Swap tofu for your favorite plant-based protein, experiment with different vegan cheeses, or add a spicy kick with jalapeños. You can omit the tortillas here and make a big mac salad using the sauce and tofu beef!
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Big Mac Nachos
Ingredients
For The Tortillas
- 15 medium tortillas
- Olive Oil Spray
- Salt
For The Tofu Beef
- 400 g extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¾ tbsp mustard
- 1 pickle
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼-½ tsp salt to taste
For Topping
- 2 tomatoes
- ⅓ red onion diced
- ⅓ cup diced pickles
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 cup vegan cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Start by making your tortilla chips. Slice your tortillas into chip sizes and place them onto a baking tray. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle on some salt.
- Bake at 450f for 5-7 minutes or until slightly golden. You may need to do a few batches to complete all of the chips.
- Next, make the tofu beef. Crumble your tofu into a pan and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until crispy.
- While that pan fries, make your tofu marinade by mixing the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add your marinade to the tofu and mix well to combine. The marinade will be thick, but that is okay. Just make sure to mix it in thoroughly.
- Assemble your nachos with the tortilla chips at the bottom of a baking tray. Top with your vegan beef and vegan cheese and bake at 450f for 12-15 minutes to melt the cheese.
- While that bakes, chop up your veg and make your Big Mac sauce by blending all of the ingredients.
- Once the nachos are cheesy and melty, add your lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions on top. Drizzle with your Big Mac sauce and sprinkle on your sesame seeds.
- Enjoy right away!