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Ultimate Loaded Dairy-Free Nachos (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Ultimate Loaded Dairy-Free Nachos (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 bag of gluten-free corn tortilla chips; 1½ cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled, optional); 1 small avocado, diced; ¼ cup sliced green olives; ¼ cup thinly sliced white onion; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; ½ cup raw cashews (soaked 1 hr in hot water, then drained); ¼ cup unsweetened almond or oat milk; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 tbsp lemon juice; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp salt; Optional: ½ tsp turmeric for color or a dash of hot sauce for heat; ¼ cup coconut yogurt or cashew sour cream; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp lemon juice; Pinch of salt

Category:

Appetizer

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

These crispy nachos are layered with savory pulled chicken, creamy avocado, dairy-free cheese sauce, and fresh toppings. A perfect appetizer or meal for game day or gatherings!

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What You’ll Need:

Base

1 bag of gluten-free corn tortilla chips
1½ cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or grilled, optional)
1 small avocado, diced
¼ cup sliced green olives
¼ cup thinly sliced white onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce

½ cup raw cashews (soaked 1 hr in hot water, then drained)
¼ cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
Optional: ½ tsp turmeric for color or a dash of hot sauce for heat

Dairy-Free Sour Cream Drizzle

¼ cup coconut yogurt or cashew sour cream
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt

Prepration for:Ultimate Loaded Dairy-Free Nachos (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Step 1/5

Make the Cheese Sauce: Blend soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and seasonings in a blender until completely smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with more milk if needed.

Step 2/5

Make the Sour Cream Drizzle: Stir together the yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Chill until ready to use.

Step 3/5

Assemble Nachos: Spread chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Top with shredded chicken and half the cheese sauce.

Step 4/5

Bake (Optional but recommended): Place the tray under the broiler for 3–4 minutes until warm and lightly crisped.

Step 5/5

Top & Serve: Remove from oven and add avocado, olives, onion, and cilantro. Drizzle remaining cheese sauce and sour cream mixture over top. Serve immediately!

Chef's Tips & Notes

Make it vegan by swapping out the chicken for black beans or sautéed mushrooms.

Add diced jalapeños or salsa for extra zest.

To store, keep components separate and reassemble before serving again

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Ultimate Loaded Dairy-Free Nachos (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Directions

Step 1

Make the Cheese Sauce:
Blend soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and seasonings in a blender until completely smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness with more milk if needed.

Step 2

Make the Sour Cream Drizzle:
Stir together the yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt. Chill until ready to use.

Step 3

Assemble Nachos:
Spread chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Top with shredded chicken and half the cheese sauce.

Step 4

Bake (Optional but recommended):
Place the tray under the broiler for 3–4 minutes until warm and lightly crisped.

Step 5

Top & Serve:
Remove from oven and add avocado, olives, onion, and cilantro. Drizzle remaining cheese sauce and sour cream mixture over top. Serve immediately!

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Ultimate Loaded Dairy-Free Nachos (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

What You’ll Need:

Base

Dairy-Free Cheese Sauce

Dairy-Free Sour Cream Drizzle

Prepration for:Ultimate Loaded Dairy-Free Nachos (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

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