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Desi Nachos

These "Desi" vegan nachos are full of unexpected Indian inspired flavors, crunch and color. This recipe has 3 parts: quick masala chickpeas, royal slaw and vegan avocado cream. They are different, delicious and easy to make for a party, game night or any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, sides, Snack
Cuisine Asian, california, fusion, Indian, vegan
Servings 8
Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Quick Masala Chickpeas

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp tumeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper

For Royal Slaw

  • 3 cups cabbage shredded
  • 2 tbsp red onion sliced thin
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 3 tbsp cilantro chopped

For Vegan Avocado Cream

  • 2 avocado peeled
  • 1 cup vegan sour cream
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp cilantro

For Nacho

  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips any kind you like

Instructions
 

For Quick Masala Chickpeas

  • In a deep sauté pan heat oil over medium heat then add garlic, onion and ginger and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add cumin seeds, turmeric, garam masala, coriander and cook for 3 minutes stirring often.
  • Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes to caramelize.
  • Add water, chickpeas, salt, pepper and pepper flakes and bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes until sauce has thickened.
  • Serve over chips or rice or anywhere else you like.

For Royal Slaw

  • In a medium bowl add the cabbage, onions, cilantro, lemon and salt. Mix well and reserve until last step

For the Vegan Avocado Cream

  • In a medium bowl add the avocado and mash.
  • Then add the vegan sour cream, lemon, salt and chopped cilantro
  • Mix well and add water to thin to desired consistency. It needs to be pourable.
  • Make Nachos
  • Place chips on a large sheet pan or platter. Layer with Masala Chickpeas, Royal Slaw and Vegan Avocado Cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 466mgPotassium: 631mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chick peas, chickpeas, crispy, crunchy, Kid Approved, nachos, plant-based, snacks, vegan
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