Hoff's Quinoa Nachos

Hoff's Quinoa Nachos
Yields: 2 hearty entrees
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

Nacho "Meat"

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups Veggie Broth
• 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

Cheese Sauce:

• 1 15 oz. can Diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15 oz. can Carrots (rinsed & drained)
• 1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast
• Juice from half a Lemon
• 1 tsp. smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Nachos:

• Organic Corn Chips
• 1 Avocado (chopped/optional)
• 2 tbsp. diced Onion
• 1 16 oz. can fat-free Refried Beans
• 1 15 oz. can fire roasted diced Tomatoes
• 1 2.25 oz. can sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)

Directions:

1. Prepare Quinoa per the box directions, adding the rest of the ingredients, I prefer using the Instant Pot - throw all the ingredients in the IP, seal & lock lid, set Manual timer for 4 minutes, allow to Natural release for 10 minutes, then Quick release
2. Meanwhile put Cheese Sauce ingredients into Vitamix & blend on high for 6 minutes
3. Separately, heat up Refried Beans
4. When the Quinoa, Cheese & Beans are done, assemble your Nachos anyway you see fit

Hoff Thoughts: I like to prepare this as a main entree for two people on those nights when I just want some comfort food, but I suppose you could share with others as a party appetizer.