When Hunger Strikes! 420 Snacks LOADED NACHOS (Beyond Meat) | The Wicked Kitchen

Prepare the Beyond Meat Topping:

• Heat a cast iron pan with a little oil.
• Add the sliced white onion to the pan and cook until softened.
• Add the Beyond Meat mince, breaking it up with a spatula.
• Season with black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, minced garlic, minced jalapeno, cumin, salt, and chopped coriander/cilantro.
• Mix well and continue to cook, breaking up any large chunks of the Beyond Meat.
• Add approximately 1/4 cup of water to help the spices coat the meat.
• Cook until the mixture is well combined.

Bake the Beyond Meat Topping:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (200°C).
• Transfer the cast iron pan with the Beyond Meat mixture to the preheated oven.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and browned.

Prepare the Nachos:

• In an oven-safe pan, layer thick tortilla chips on the bottom.
• Add a layer of shredded romaine lettuce.
• Top with the baked Beyond Meat mixture.
• Drizzle generously with vegan queso.
• Sprinkle with fresh pico de gallo, being careful to strain out excess liquid.
• Add diced red onion.

Bake the Nachos Again (Optional):

• Place the nachos back in the oven for 5 minutes to toast the chips and melt the cheese further.

Garnish and Serve:

• Remove the nachos from the oven and let cool slightly.
• Top with additional shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, fresh coriander/cilantro, and guacamole.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!