Vegetarian Loaded Jackfruit Nachos
Slow-cooked jackfruit carnitas piled on top of crispy tortilla chips and melted cheese. These jackfruit nachos are the ultimate vegetarian loaded nachos for game day or tailgates!
There is something about game day bar food that is oh so American and I love it. One of my favorite football tailgate foods from my time in Austin is nachos and these jackfruit nachos are locked and loaded. You’ll love this recipe for it’s mess-free cooking. Just pop it into the oven and bake!
If you’re looking for more vegetarian forward recipes for parties, give the following recipes a try.
- Easy air fryer copy cat pizza rolls
- Fresh and spicy ramen noodle spring rolls
- Kid friendly vegan sloppy joe baked biscuits
What are jackfruit loaded nachos?
Typical nachos are only a combination of corn tortilla chips with melted cheese on top but loaded nachos level up this party dish by “loading” it up with meats, veggies, and your favorite toppings. If you’re hosting vegetarians or vegans this vegan nachos recipe is the perfect option to serve your guests. See below for my list of favorite nachos toppings, the options are endless!
How to make jackfruit loaded nachos in four easy steps
Step 1. Make jackfruit carnitas with this easy recipe
Step 2. Prep all of your favorite nacho toppings
Step 3. Layer on the cheese and bake until gooey!
Step 4. Add the toppings and serve
Key ingredients & substitutions
- Jackfruit carnitas – these spicy and smoky slow cooked jackfruit is the perfect meatless topping for vegetarian nachos. Follow this recipe for easy jackfruit carnitas
- Cheese – I recommend cheddar or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack. What differentiates a great nacho from a good nacho is how well the cheese melts. If you’re using real cheese make sure to buy a cheese block instead of pre-shredded cheese. Shredded cheese does not melt as well due to how it is processed for packaging. If you’re looking for dairy-free cheese options I recommend Daiya!
- Corn Tortilla Chips – any store bought brand will work or make your’s from scratch
- Loaded nachos toppings – the list can be endless but here are a couple of guest favorites:
- Tomatos
- Cilantro
- Onion – white or red depending on how sharp you want the onion flavor to taste
- Jalapeños – pickled in brine for a salty taste or fresh for a sharp spice
- Avocados
- Beans – refried beans, pinto beans, or black beans
- Corn
- Plant-based meats such as soyrizo or tofu crumbles
- Bell Peppers
- Mushrooms
- Limes
Vegetarian Loaded Jackfruit Nachos
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Make the jackfruit carnitas. Follow my recipe for easy one-pot jackfruit carnitas. This recipe requires stewing the jackfruit for roughly an hour so do this step first! After cooking let rest for around 15 minutes to cool down while you start on the nachos.Note: you'll likely only need around half the amount of this recipe for the nachos. I recommend making the entire batch and storing the leftovers for tacos!
- Prep the nacho toppings. Dice the white onion and tomatoes. Remove the cilantro leaves from the stems and discard the stems. Shred the cheese if you're using real cheese. Cut the lime into wedges for serving.
- Melt the cheese. Preheat oven to 400℉. Place parchment paper on top of a baking tray. Spread the corn tortillas across the parchment paper. We want the chips to layer on top of each other! Sprinkle on half the grated cheese then add a layer of the jackfruit carnitas. Top off with another layer of the cheese. Place in the oven and bake for around 5-7 minutes. I would watch carefully, depending on the strength of your oven.
- Add the toppings. Sprinkle on the toppings and place the lime wedges throughout for guests to use!
