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Crispy Whole30 Nachos Recipe

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These Crispy Whole30 Nachos offer a flavorful and satisfying dish featuring a creamy cashew-based cheese sauce, spicy browned chorizo, and fresh toppings like pico de gallo, avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro. Perfect for a Whole30-approved snack or meal that is grain-free, dairy-free, and packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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Cheese Sauce

  • 3/4 cup cashews (no need to soak)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons avocado or light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons taco spice mix
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water

Nachos Assembly

  • 5 oz pack grain-free tortilla chips (Siete Foods lime flavor used)
  • Olive oil (for cooking chorizo)
  • 1 lb chorizo sausage
  • 3/4 cup fresh pico de gallo (salsa)
  • 1 avocado (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed

Instructions

  1. Blend the Cheese Sauce: Place all the cheese sauce ingredients—cashews, lemon or lime juice, avocado or light olive oil, nutritional yeast, taco spice mix, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and warm water—into a high-speed blender. Use a small blender like a Nutribullet or Ninja for best results with this small portion. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, which may take about a minute or slightly longer depending on your blender. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Cook the Chorizo: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chorizo sausage to the skillet. Cook it thoroughly, breaking up any lumps with a spatula or spoon to ensure even browning and the right texture for topping your nachos. Continue until the chorizo is browned and cooked through.
  3. Assemble the Nachos: On a platter or small baking sheet, spread your grain-free tortilla chips evenly. Spoon the cooked browned chorizo over the chips. Layer on fresh pico de gallo, diced avocado, and thinly sliced jalapeño pepper. Drizzle the creamy cheese sauce generously over the assembled nachos, reserving some to serve on the side as dipping sauce.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the fully assembled nachos with fresh cilantro leaves for a bright, herbaceous finish. Serve the nachos immediately while the cheese sauce is still warm and creamy. Enjoy this delicious and wholesome Whole30-friendly snack or meal!

Notes

  • Use a high-speed blender to ensure a creamy cheese sauce texture.
  • Grain-free tortilla chips such as those from Siete Foods keep the recipe Whole30 compliant.
  • You can substitute chorizo with ground beef if preferred.
  • Adjust jalapeño amount based on desired spiciness.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy chips at their crispiest.
  • Extra cheese sauce makes a great dip for chips or veggies.

Keywords: Whole30 nachos, grain-free nachos, cashew cheese sauce, chorizo nachos, dairy-free nachos, paleo snack, healthy nachos

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