BLT Breakfast Nachos
Everyone needs more breakfast nachos in their lives. Smoky and slightly sweet plant-based “bacon,” and creamy herb aioli make this vegan brunch a must-try.
BLT Breakfast Nachos Recipe
Prep time:
15 Minutes
Cook time: 40 Minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Gluten Free
Vegan
Ingredients
For the nachos:
- Que Pasa White Corn Tortilla Chips
- 2 cups green leaf lettuce, washed and shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- 1 cup coconut bacon
For the coconut bacon:
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut ribbons
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tsp tamari
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
For the roasted garlic aioli:
- 1 300g package soft tofu
- 5 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped finely
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
To make the coconut bacon:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together wet ingredients.
- Add coconut ribbons and gently fold together until all pieces are evenly coated. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Evenly spread out coconut bacon on a lined baking sheet and transfer to oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir and return to oven to bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes. This is when the bacon gets nice and crispy.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic cloves. Slowly roast garlic for 15-20 minutes until tender. Flip frequently to avoid getting too crispy and reduce heat if necessary.
- In a food processor combine tofu, roasted garlic with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the fresh dill. Set aside.
To make the nachos:
- Preheat oven to broil on high.
- In a cast iron skillet. Spread a layer of chips and spoon dollops of roasted garlic aioli on top of the chips.
- Transfer to oven to broil for 3-5 minutes until chips are golden brown. Keep a close eye because the chips brown quickly! Carefully spread another layer of chips and aioli and toast this final layer for an additional 3-5 minutes. Remove from oven.
- To serve : Sprinkle a layer of lettuce, followed by fresh tomatoes, coconut bacon chunks and dollops of aioli. Enjoy immediately.
About The Author
Sara Stevens
Sara Stevens is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, blogger, plant-based recipe developer at The Forest and Fig and beekeeper living in Vancouver, BC. She is enthused about all things food related - cooking, eating, and growing - and is passionate about health and nutrition, the connection between what we eat and how that relates to our personal health and wellbeing.