Vegetarian Irish Nachos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
142 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Irish Nachos
Description
This recipe prepares thick potato discs seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, which are baked at a high temperature on a wire rack over a reflective tray to cook both sides evenly and crisp the edges. Once golden and bubbling, the potatoes are layered with grated cheese and returned briefly to the oven until melted.
Top choices include fresh or pickled jalapeños, sour cream or Greek yogurt, various salsas, beans, guacamole, tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs, allowing each serving to be tailored to personal tastes. The combination offers a mix of creamy, spicy, tangy, and fresh elements over the warm potato base.
This dish serves as a vegetarian sharing appetizer or a side dish with rich layers of texture. Optional additions of bacon, chicken, or pulled pork can transition this into a non-vegetarian meal. Vegan options are possible by substituting cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoes large
- spray oil I love my avocado oil spray, healthy
- ¼ tsp paprika to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2-1 cup cheese cheddar, pepper jack, or mexican blend, grated
TASTY TOPPINGS: CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES!
- jalapeño fresh or pickled slices
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- salsa or pico de gallo
- black beans
- onion or pickled red onion, diced
- guacamole
- tomato
- chopped olives
- corn salsa
- cilantro or green onions, fresh
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450℉.
- Wash and peel potatoes and cut into discs. I like mine the same thickness and texture as steak fries. Crunchy, crust-like outside and a fluffy mashed potato-like center. It makes me weak in the knees.
- Spray or rub with your favorite oil (olive, avocado, coconut, etc...) and sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Lay potato slices flat on a wire cooling rack or grilling rack and set on top of a reflective baking sheet. This will allow both sides to cook evenly on both sides and eliminate the need to flip the chips.
- Place baking sheet on the center rack and bake at 450℉ for 25-30 minutes. They're done once they start to bubble and turn golden brown on the surface.
- Remove tray from oven and cover with grated cheese. Return to oven for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese.
- Add all your favorite nacho toppings and dig in!
Notes
- Add bacon, shredded chicken, or pulled pork for a meaty version.
- For a vegan dish, omit cheese and use salsa, guacamole, and vegan sour cream as toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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