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Sweet Potato Nachos with Tempeh and Roasted Squash

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January 29, 2018
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Last Updated November 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

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Sweet Potato Nachos with Tempeh and Roasted Vegetables

A million times healthier than nachos with fried tortillas, these Sweet Potato Nachos are loaded with roasted veggies, fresh veggies, protein-packed tempeh, and creamy avocado.

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Tempeh, Roasted Squash, sliced tomatoes, spicy onion, creamy avocado, and cotija cheese.

I love nachos. In fact, my love for nachos has many memories. Memories extending from childhood all the way through college and into the present day. True love, I tell ya. Unfortunately, I am at a time in my life where I can’t eat fried tortilla chips all the time without feeling (and seeing) the side effects. In childhood, there was puberty and in college, there was alcohol to mask the unfortunate aftermath of too many carbs, salt, and oil.

As a result, I came up with the perfect solution.

Sweet potato nachos!

Actually, I didn’t come up with this idea. Definitely not. The person who did, however? Total genius.

Anyway, lucky for me, sweet potatoes are another one of my all-time favorites. And while it goes without saying that these sweet potatoes are not crunchy like tortilla chips, they’re just as good. Different, yes. But in their own special kind of way. So, if you ask me, sweet potato nachos are pretty awesome. Maybe, just maybe, better than regular nachos.

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Tempeh, Roasted Squash, sliced tomatoes, spicy onion, creamy avocado, and cotija cheese.

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Tempeh, Roasted Squash, sliced tomatoes, spicy onion, creamy avocado, and cotija cheese.

Sweet Potato Nachos with Tempeh and Roasted Vegetables

Sweet Potato Nachos with Tempeh and Roasted Squash

5 from 2 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
A million times healthier than nachos with fried tortillas, these Sweet Potato Nachos are loaded with roasted veggies, fresh veggies, protein-packed tempeh, and creamy avocado.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Potatoes and Squash

  • 2-3 small sweet potatoes - thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil - divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper - optional
  • salt and fresh ground pepper - to taste
  • 2-3 zucchini or yellow squash - sliced

For the tempeh

  • 8 ounces tempeh - roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt + pepper - to taste
  • 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes - halved
  • 1 bell pepper - seeded and diced
  • ½ red onion - diced
  • 1 jalapeño - sliced
  • ½ cup sweet yellow corn
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro - chopped
  • ½ cup green onion - chopped
  • 2 avocado - smashed
  • 2 large limes
  • Salsa - use your fav
  • Cotija cheese - crumbled
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line 1-2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl toss together the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper and fresh ground salt and pepper. In a separate bowl toss together the zucchini and yellow squash with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated.
  • Transfer the sweet potato rounds and squash to the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Transfer to the oven and roast for approximately 25 minutes (the sweet potatoes) and 15 minutes (the squash), or until cooked to desired doneness. 
  • Remove from the oven and transfer to a large cast iron skillet or serving platter.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently toss together the halved cherry tomatoes and the diced bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, corn, and cilantro.
  • Top the “nachos” with the fresh mixed veggies, smashed avocado, chopped green onion, green onion, salsa and lots of cotija cheese.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 1218mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1705IU | Vitamin C: 81.9mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3.3mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Nachos with Tempeh, Roasted Squash, sliced tomatoes, spicy onion, creamy avocado, and cotija cheese.

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Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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