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Breakfast Nachos might seem naughty, but this version is packed with healthy plant protein, filling fiber, nutritious veggies, and flavorful spices. A fun way to start the day!
I could live off chips and salsa. Or chips and guacamole. Or basically chips and dip of any kind. So, it’s no surprise that when I was asked to review the new cookbook by Robin Robertson, VEGANIZE IT!, I chose to try these loaded Breakfast Nachos. I mean, chips for breakfast? I’m totally on board with that!
VEGANIZE IT! is the latest cookbook by Robin Robertson. This is not the first time I’ve featured Robin’s delicious recipes on my blog. I’ve been a fan of hers for many years. I brought you her BBQ Jack Sandwiches back in 2015 when her book, Cook the Pantry, was released. All of the recipes in that book are 20 minutes or less! You should run and get yourself a copy now!
In VEGANIZE IT! Robin takes more than 150 of your traditional favorite recipes and turns them into delicious plant based meals. Whether you are a vegan who misses your favorite animal based foods, a new plant based eater who’s used to the typical meat and potatoes type dinners, an omnivore who’s trying to eat meatless a few times a week, or pretty much anyone else, this book is for YOU! Robin’s recipes are always easy to follow, easy to make, and made with easy to find ingredients. You’ll find getting dinner on the table is a snap with this cookbook as your guide.
There are 9 chapters in the book “organized primarily according to what type of animal products they replace in a vegan diet, such as dairy products, meat, charcuterie, seafood, and condiments.” There is also a chapter titled Vegan Basics. Here you’ll find advice on how to stock your pantry; which kitchen tools to have on hand; which products have hidden animal ingredients; and “ingredients to know”, like seitan and tempeh.
Here are some of my favorites from each chapter:
DIY Dairy-Free and Egg-Free, Too – Basic White Sauce; Melty Vegan Cheese; Loaded Baked Potatoes; Spinach and Mushroom-Bacon Quiche
Plant-Based Meats – Crispy Tofu; Mama’s Meatballs; White Bean Cutlets; Baked Seitan Roast
Vegan Charcuterie – Coconut Bacon Bits; Handcrafted Pepperoni (see above photo!); Spicy Italian Sausage; Maple Breakfast Sausage
Instead of Seafood – Clam-Free Chowder; Vegan Fish and Chips; Hearts of Palm and Artichoke Cakes; Vegan Crab Louis
Vegetable Steak-Out – Jumpin’ Jackfruit Chili; Roasted Cauliflower Piccata; Mushroom Stroganoff; Cheesy Steak-Out Sandwiches
Global Condiments, Sauces, and Dressings – Red Wine Sauce with Mushrooms; Remoulade Sauce;Vegan Aioli; Goddess Dressing;
Flour Power – Homemade Pasta; Easy Artisan Bread; Cheesy Crackers; Cranberry-Walnut Scones
Sweets From Scratch – Buttercream Frosting; Lemon Meringue Pie; Tiramisu; No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
I could go on and on – the entire book is my favorite! 🙂
What are you most excited to try?
Now for these Breakfast Nachos! They are totally loaded with southwest flavored tofu and black beans, tomato avocado salsa, cheesy queso sauce. If you start your day with nachos, it’s gonna be a good day, amiright?!
More savory vegan breakfast recipes
- Vegan Chickpea Scramble
- Smoky Tempeh Bacon
- Vegan Shakshuka
- Vegan Breakfast Casserole
- Hashbrowns and Veggie Skillet
- Vegan Breakfast Tacos
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you tried it, please use the star rating system in the recipe card and leave a comment with your feedback. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!
Breakfast Nachos from Veganize It
Ingredients
Breakfast Nachos
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (minced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 scallions (chopped)
- 12 ounces extra-firm tofu (drained and diced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 15 oz canned black beans ( 1 ½ cups cooked)
- 1 large tomato (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado (peeled, pitted, and diced)
- 1 recipe Smoky Queso Sauce (kept warm; recipe below)
Queso Sauce*
- 1 teaspoon canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 ½ cups plain unsweetened almond milk (or water)
Instructions
For the Queso Sauce:
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed.
For the Breakfast Nachos
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and scallions and cook 2 minutes longer. Add the tofu and salt, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the nutritional yeast, cumin, and turmeric. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Stir in the beans, cover, and keep warm. In a medium bowl, combine the tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and mix well. Gently stir in the avocado.
- To assemble, spoon a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a large plate. Place half of the chips on top of the sauce. Spoon half of the sauce on top of the chips, followed by half of the tofu and beans, and then half of the salsa. Top with the remaining chips and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro, if using.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Taylor Kiser
Thanks for the sneak peak inside the cookbook! Everything sounds so good! And these breakfast nachos would be a delicious way to start the day!
Jenn S.
You are welcome! It’s a keeper for sure!
Jennifer Smith
Are the ingredients in Veganize It easy to find in regular grocery stores?
Jenn S.
Yes. Robin is known for her easy recipes with easy to find ingredients. There are a few vegan staples, like nutritional yeast and vital wheat gluten, used in a few recipes, but even those are fairly easy to find now.
amanda -runtothefinish
I went vegan for about 2 months a few years ago and it wasn’t totally for me, BUT I learned a crazy amount about trying new foods. I definitely need to do that again, so this cookbook sounds perfect!
Jenn S.
It’s great for anyone who just wants some variation in their diet too. It’s always fun to try new things!
jacquie
looks like a great cookbook. I would love tp try the Mushroom Stroganoff and the lemon pie.
Jenn S.
The Mushroom Stroganoff is next on my list!
Mary Ellen - VNutrition
I could eat chips, salsa, and dip all day too. These look perfect for a fun breakfast! I can’ wait to try them.
Robin’s book is filled with awesome recipes. 🙂
Jenn S.
A girl after my own heart!! Thanks, Mary Ellen!
Michelle
I would love to see anything Mexican veganized!
Jenn S.
There are at least 5 or 6 Mexican recipes in this book! You’ll love it!
DJ
I would love to see a good spinach quiche veganized.
Jenn S.
There are FOUR quiches in this book! And one is a Spinach and Mushroom-Bacon Quiche!
Maria
I was like wait are there chips under there!? Love when nachos are loaded with veggies to fill you up 🙂
Jenn S.
HaHa, I know – I might have overdone it on the toppings. Sorry, not sorry! And my chips are so light colored they blend into the plate! LOL!
Meme
Breakfast nachos are such a fun way to start your day!! Honestly, any time you get to eat nachos is fun 😉
Jenn S.
I totally agree! Thanks, Meme!
Dianne
I made this a few weeks ago and it was so good!! Everything I’ve made from Veganize It has been great! I love your photos!
Jenn S.
I’m just loving everything in this book! It’s going to be a huge hit I think! Thanks, Dianne!
Beth
Can’t wait to try the vegan nachos! cheese is what I miss most and the vegan cheese in the stores does not thrill me!
Would love to be able to make a really good pizza with cheese that actually tastes like cheese! 🙂
Jenn S.
Oh, I understand! Are you dairy free or fully plant based? Is Brad on board with you? Anyway, I haven’t tried the melty cheese in this book yet, but the recipe is very similar to one I have tried before, so I’m sure it’s great. And these nachos – I’m telling that big pile there was pretty much all for me! LOL! Good luck in the giveaway!
Beth
I have been fully vegan for the past 2 months but just recently started adding back in a few things like salmon and bone broth (trying to clean up my skin) but going to stay mainly plant based for now. Brad is totally on board with clean eating but he still likes his meat. 😉
Jenn S.
Nice! I know you are very into fitness (totally not stalking you, but I see Brad’s FB posts…lol!)…have you noticed a difference in training at all since giving up animal products? I’m not sure I will ever convince my hubby to give up meat, but he does usually like what I make.
Becky Striepe
Oh my goodness, I have got to make these. They look amazing! I am loving Veganize It!
Jenn S.
Isn’t it great? Everything I used to love in plant based form – so awesome!
Sue Ellen
I have one of Robin’s books and really enjoy it. This one looks great for those who are interested in changing to plant based eating!
Jenn S.
I have several of Robin’s books and they are all great. I think you’ll love this one too! Definitely perfect for those transitioning their diet, but also great for longtime vegans.
Pia
This is actually such a coincidence, as I found myself checking this book out on Amazon not long ago, and found that it seemed absolutely awesome, especially for when you want to convince meat-eaters that one definitely does not have to “miss out” as a vegan -how exciting! That said, really genuine veganized ham slices, cheese, faux chicken filets, real deal eggless eggy pasta carbonara, and meatless cevapcici are definitely some foods I would appreciate (not necessarily for myself, as I don’t generally crave such foods, but again, especially for trying to win others over and get them on the plant-train, if you may) 🙂
Jenn S.
Oh, perfect! I really haven’t seen a book like this before that truly veganizes ALL of the traditional favorites. I think you will love it. Good luck!
Hallie
Hello Jenn-I am very interested in this cookbook, but I am curious to know if there are a good deal of recipe pictures. I realize there can’t be a picture of every recipe, but I have ordered books where the ratio of pictures to recipes was less than desirable.
Jenn S.
Hi, Hallie. I would say about 30% of the recipes have pictures. I also love lots of recipe pictures and I do wish there were a few more, but I don’t think it would be a deal breaker for me if I saw this in a bookstore. Hope that helps.