Hoff's Quinoa Tater Tot Nachos

Hoff's Quinoa Tater Tot Nachos
Yields: two hearty entrees meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

Nacho "Meat"

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Cheese Sauce:

• 1 15  oz. can Diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 1 15  oz. can Carrots (rinsed & drained)
• 1 Fire Roasted Red Pepper
• 1 cup Plant Milk
• Juice from half a Lemon
• 3 tbsp. Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tsp. smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Nachos:

• 1 bag Tater Tots
• 1 15 oz. can Refried Beans
• 1 Avocado (chopped/optional)
• 2 tbsp. diced Onion
• Slice Black Olives (optional)

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. Prepare the Tater Tots per the directions (I throw in my air fryer)
3. Meanwhile put Cheese Sauce ingredients into Vitamix & blend on high for 6 minutes
4. Heat the Refried Beans
5. When the Quinoa, Cheese & Beans are done, assemble your Nachos or Salad anyway you see fit

 Healthy Hoff: This is an indulgent meal that I would only enjoy 1-2 times per year, typically around the holidays.  However, just replace the Tater Tots with some chopped Lettuce & a handful of broken Corn Chips to enjoy anytime you want!