Vegetarian Irish Nachos
Vegetarian Irish Nachos are baked russet potato slices topped with melted cheese and an array of customizable toppings such as jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. The potatoes are seasoned and baked to achieve a crispy outside with a soft inside, creating a hearty, shareable dish with diverse textures and flavors.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% 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.