Hoff's Quinoa Nachos/Taco Salad II

Hoff's Quinoa Nachos/Taco Salad II
Yields: two hearty entrees
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-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 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Cheese Sauce:

• 1 14 oz. bag frozen Cauliflower (defrosted)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain Plant Milk
• 1/2 cup Salsa
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast

Nachos:

• Organic Corn Chips/2 cups Romain Lettuce + 1/4 cup broken Chips
• 1 Avocado (chopped/optional)
• 2 tbsp. diced Onion
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans
• 1 15 oz. can organic Corn (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, mix together & heat up Black Beans & Tomatoes (drain before serving)
4. When the Quinoa, Cheese & Beans are done, assemble your Nachos or Salad anyway you see fit