Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos
These loaded sweet potato nachos are the perfect hands free weeknight dinner great for the whole family! They feature crispy sweet potato rounds, tossed with seasoned tofu, bell peppers and red onions, and finished with nutritious toppings of guacamole and cashew sour cream instead of cheese. Typically billed as a gameday appetizer or snack, these healthy sweet potato nachos are filling enough for a healthy lunch or an easy plant-based dinner.
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Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato Nachos
Plant-Powered and Balanced Meal – With lots of complex carbohydrates and fibre from the nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, plant-based protein from tofu, and healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals from the veggies, these healthy sweet potato nachos are naturally a balanced meal! Each serving fuels your body with wholesome goodness and keeps you energized and full for longer.
Easy Weeknight Dinner – These Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos are the perfect solution for busy weeknights. All you need to do is slice the sweet potatoes, toss them and the other ingredients in the seasoning, and let the oven do the rest! Minimal prep and hands-off cooking allow you to multitask while the oven transforms simple ingredients into a delicious, plant-powered masterpiece.
A Healthy Alternative to Traditional Nachos – These Sweet Potato Nachos replaces high-calorie and low-fibre tortilla chips with nutrient-dense sweet potatoes, cheese with healthy toppings like cashew sour cream and guacamole, and beef or chicken with the plant-powered protein of tofu. So, with some creativity, even something so cheesy and meaty, like nachos, can be transformed into a nutritious meal.
Crowd-Pleaser Snack or Meal – If one dish brings everyone to the dinner table, it’s these loaded sweet potato nachos. Even the pickiest eaters and staunch meat lovers will ask for full plates without missing dairy or meat.
Customizable – One of the best things about this recipe is its adaptability to your preferences. Want to sneak in more greens? Add a handful of spinach or arugula. Craving a different flavour profile? Toss in veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, or jalapeños. Looking to up the protein? Include black beans or pinto beans. And for extra crunch, sprinkle scallions or crispy onions on top.
How to Make Sweet Potato Nachos
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Slice your sweet potatoes into circles. Place them on a large baking sheet and toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes.
Prepare the Veggies and Tofu
Slice up your bell peppers and red onion. Add them to one side of another baking sheet. Crumble your tofu onto the other side of the baking sheet. Toss your veggies and tofu in taco seasoning.
Bake the Veggies and Tofu
Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Assemble the Nachos
Place your cooked veggies and tofu on top of your sweet potato slices.
Add Your Favorite Toppings
Top your nachos with guacamole, cashew sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice or any topping you choose.
Recipe Tips for Sweet Potato Nachos
Make it Soy-Free: To make this recipe soy-free, swap the tofu for another protein source. Use chickpeas or black beans. Season them with the same taco seasoning for a flavorful alternative.
Make it Nut-Free: Replace the cashew sour cream with a dairy-free yogurt or use extra guacamole.
Storing Leftovers: I highly recommend eating these vegan sweet potato nachos fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days if you have to.
Reheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F, place the nachos on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 5-10 minutes until heated.
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Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes
- Salt and pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 block smoked tofu
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 4 tbsp store bought Taco Seasoning
Optional Toppings
- 1/3 cup guacamole
- 1/3 cup cashew sour cream
- Large handful Cilantro
- Fresh lime
Instructions
- Slice your sweet potatoes into circles then place on a large baking sheet and toss in olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Bake at 425f for 25-30 minutes.
- Slice up your bell peppers and red onion and add to one side of another baking sheet.
- Crumble your tofu onto the other side of the baking sheet.
- Toss your veggies and tofu in taco seasoning then bake at 425f for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Place your cooked veggies on top of your sweet potato.
- Top your nachos with your favourite toppings. We used guacamole, cashew sour cream, cilantro, and fresh lime juice.