Vegan Jamaican Jerk Nachos
What happens when you combine colorful Caribbean flavors with loaded, cheesy nachos? You get the best thing that has ever blessed your taste buds! For this festive feast I topped plantain chips with coconut queso, fresh veggies, creamy sauce, and Plant Boss Meatless Crumbles spiced with homemade Jamaican Jerk. This recipe is easy, zesty, cheestastic, and delicious my loves so dig in and enjoy!
PREP TIME: 20 Minutes
COOK TIME: 30 Minutes
SERVINGS: Servings 4-6
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 2 Cups)
Calories 393
Protein 18g
Dietary Fiber 14g
COURSE: Main Course, Entree, Lunch, Dinner
CUISINE: Jamaican, Caribbean, Soul Food, Latin
KEYWORDS: nachos, jerk sauce, vegan nachos, jerk nachos, Jamaican jerk, vegan Jamaican, Caribbean food
WHY YOU WILL LOVE JAMAICAN JERK NACHOS: This is the best thing that will bless your taste buds! For this festive feast I topped plantain chips with coconut queso, fresh veggies, creamy sauce, and Plant Boss Meatless Crumbles spiced with homemade Jamaican Jerk. This recipe is easy, zesty, cheestastic, and delicious my loves so dig in and enjoy!
Recipe
PREP TIME: 20 Minutes
COOK TIME: 30 Minutes
SERVINGS: Servings 4-6
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 2 Cups)
Calories 393
Protein 18g
Dietary Fiber 14g
COURSE: Main Course, Entree, Lunch, Dinner
CUISINE: Jamaican, Caribbean, Soul Food, Latin
KEYWORDS: nachos, jerk sauce, vegan nachos, jerk nachos, Jamaican jerk, vegan Jamaican, Caribbean food
INGREDIENTS:
JAMAICAN JERK NACHOS:
Plantain Chips (Serve as Needed)
@EatPlantBoss Crumbles (1-2 Cups)
Shaved Purple Cabbage (¼ Cup)
Diced Pineapple (¼ Cup)
Diced Bell Peppers (⅓ Cup)
Green Onions (¼ Cup)
Lime Wedges (1 Lime)
JAMMIN’ JERK SAUCE:
Green Onions (5-6 Stems)
Scotch Bonnet Pepper (1 Whole)
Fresh Thyme (6-10 Stems)
Lime Juice (2 Tbs)
Grapeseed Oil or Vegetable Broth (¼-½ Cup)
Fresh Ginger (1 Tbs)
Garlic (5 Cloves)
Allspice (⅓ Tsp)
Nutmeg (⅓ Tsp)
Cinnamon⅓ ( Tsp
Liquid Aminos (2 Tbs)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Maple Syrup (2 Tbs)
Vegan Mayonnaise (¼-½ Cup) add in after the Jerk Sauce is processed and fully combined to make a sauce
COCONUT QUESO:
Coconut Milk (1.5 Cup)
Plant Based Cheddar Cheese (1 Cup)
Lime Juice (1.5 Tbs)
Salt and Pepper to Taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
To make a Jamaican jerk sauce: a blender combine green onions, scotch bonnet pepper, fresh thyme, lime juice, grapeseed oil, fresh ginger, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, liquid aminos, maple syrup, salt and pepper to taste. Blend everything together until smooth and creamy and add additional oil if needed.
In a medium bowl mixed together plant-based mayonnaise or hummus with some Jamaican jerk sauce to make a creamy jerk sauce. Set aside.
In a large bowl soak the Plant Boss meatless crumbles in water for 3 minutes and then strain.
In a large pan heat 1 cup of the Jamaican jerk sauce until it is hot and then add 1 Cup of rehydrated Plant Boss meatless crumbles to the pan. Cover and coat the meatless crumbles in Jamaican jerk sauce and add more sauce if needed.
In a medium pot, heat coconut milk and then stir in plant-based cheddar cheese. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy and add more coconut milk if needed. Add in a squeeze of lime juice, sultan pepper if needed and set aside the queso on low heat until you are ready to serve.
Build the nachos on your serving plate with plantain chips, then the jerk seasoned plant boss meatless crumbles, queso cheese, fresh cabbage, chopped pineapple, diced bell peppers, creamy jerk sauce, and green onions. Serve with fresh lime wedges on the side.
Sing your song, do your dance, speak your truth and enjoy the Jerk Nachos!
