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I love this time of year. Okay, not so much all the rain, gray and cold. But, what I do love is football season. Whoever said football was the greatest season of the year was right! And, the Super Bowl is what the whole season leads up to. I get to dust off that jersey from the back of my closet (although, not this year. Next year Seahawks!). Super Bowl weekend is the perfect time try out some new Pinterest recipes. Football is what makes the end of summer less bitter. And, it got us through the first bit of winter, so let’s send it off with a dynamite Super Bowl recipe!
When we moved into our new house, one of the things I was most excited about was having a great open kitchen that would allow Tom and I to be cooking away in the kitchen and still be part of the action for football games and parties. We are planning on hosting our very own Super Bowl party this year. And, while we don’t always eat grain free, these spicy plantain nachos will definitely be making an appearance. Not only for our various grain free friends, but also because they are freaking delicious.
With these plantain nachos won’t even miss the chips!
And, I don’t mean that in a health food way, like making kale chips and saying they are better than potato chips! Because, while I do love kale chips, let’s all be serious, they are not potato chips. Plantain chips are different though. I think they are better than tortilla chips. They are that good. The *only* place that they fall short is that they tend to be smaller than tortilla chips, so you can only get so much gooey cheesiness on one chip. But, that is it.
What’s great about this recipe, is how adaptable it is for various dietary lifestyles. My version is gluten free and vegetarian. But, a couple small changes make this recipe Paleo friendly, Whole 30 compliant, or totally Vegan. I have highlighted those changes in the recipe below to make it easy to change and suit your preference.
The handsome hunk graciously allowed me to tested out this recipe on him while watching his beloved Jacksonville Jaguars leading the way to victory in the regular season, securing their spot in the playoffs. So, not only are they delicious but I’m pretty sure that makes them good luck too. That means you should put on your lucky socks and make these bad boys. I also happen to know that they pair excellently with beer, and cider so fear not. Dig in, and enjoy!
PrintSpicy Plantain Nachos
Want to chow down on nachos but eating grain free? You won’t even miss the chips with these spicy plantain nachos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tbs almond flour (or flour of your choice)
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant based milk for vegan)
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar (or plant based cheese for vegan)
- To taste – red chili flakes (ground cayenne pepper)
- Large bag of plantain chips
- 1 can jalapeno refried beans (for Paleo or Whole 30, omit beans and use ground beef or chicken)
- 1/2 jar of jalapenos
- Monterey or pepper jack (plant based cheese for vegan or omit for Whole 30)
- 3 scallions (chopped)
- Guacamole & sour cream (plant based sour cream for vegan for serving.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- To make nacho cheese sauce (omit for Whole 30):
- Put a small saucepan on medium heat. Add in almond flour. Slowly whisk in milk, combining completely. Stir in cheese to melt. Add in red chili flakes and ground cayenne pepper to taste. Let cool to thicken.
- On a sheet pan, layer 1/3 of each plantain chips, nacho sauce, refried beans, and jalapenos. Repeat until done.
- Top with monterey or pepper jack cheese, enough to cover entire top.
- Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly on top.
- Remove from oven and top with chopped scallions.
- Serve hot with guacamole and sour cream.
Meg Taylor says
Jalapeno refried beans sound sooo good!! All of this looks amazing – what a great take on nachos!
Julie says
You had me at nacho!
Cassie S says
these look so delicious! You have great photographs of them as well. I would love to try these out 🙂
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Krystal Butherus says
We love nachos! We never make them at home, and would rather have them when we’re out to dinner. But I’m looking forward to making these!
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Jen says
I love plantains! They are so so good and I wish they were used in more foods.
Kait says
I go back and forth on plantains. I dislike bananas on a level that is painful to Dane because he loves them so much! I’ve only had them once where I was like okay, I can’t taste it at all, these are good! When we did Whole30 there was a plantain nacho recipe and that’s how I enjoyed them best so I think I would really like these!
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
A gluten free and vegetarian recipe with a bunch of flavour? Sign me UP!! I’ve never thought about how these are made.
Taylor says
Omg plantain nachos?! Sounds so yummy! Plantains are so yummy to me and I’d love to incorporate them into my diet more often, this is the perfect way!
kimberly says
I love me some nachos! these look very interesting and full of flavor!
Rebecca says
What a unique twist to nachos. They look really good. Will have to try this sometime. I like food with a twist.
Rachel says
She’d look so good. I recently discovered plantain chis and now I love them. I could eat them all the time!
Terri says
I have to say, I am super stoked by this recipe! I can’t wait to try it. Nachos are something I gave up going Keto, but I think once in a while, I could do the plantains!
Tiffany says
These sound absolutely delicious! I would love to give these a try – the perfect party dish!
Alison | So Chic Life says
I’m addicted to plantain chips – especially as a non-grain option. Trader Joe’s has the best prices! Your nachos look so good. Will have to try with plantain chips next time I make these.
Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says
I am completely up for trying out plantain chip! This sounds so savory and flavorful, too.
Jessica says
Oh I have a serious love for plantains! I have never thought to use them like this though and it is genius! I totally need this in my life.
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Jen says
These sound amazing and I’ve never even eaten a plantain!
Mommy Pehpot says
This looks so delightful and tasty. I would love to try making this recipe. My boys would both probably DIG this!