Hoff's Pepper Nachos

Hoff's Pepper Nachos

Yields: 2 hearty entrees
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free 

Ingredients:

Nacho "Meat" 

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

Cheese Sauce: 

• 1/3 cup Instant Mashed Potatoes
• 1/3 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp. Lactic Acid
• 1 tsp. smoked Paprika 
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt 

Nacho Base & Toppings:

• 1 lb. bag Mini Peppers (cut in 1/2 & de-seeded)
• 1 Avocado (chopped/optional)
• 3 tbsp. diced Onion
• 1 15 oz. can Black Beans
• 1 2.25 oz. can sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)

Directions:

1. Soak Pea Protein in Water  & Seasonings for at least 5 minutes, strain water, microwave for 2 minutes 
2. Meanwhile put Cheese Sauce ingredients into Vitamix & blend on high for 6 minutes
3. Separately, heat up Black Beans, using a hand blender or potato masher to create desired texture
4. When the “Meat” “Cheese” & Beans are done, assemble your Nachos anyway you see fit