Vegan Totchos

These vegan totchos are a delicious and easy crowd-pleasing recipe that combines crispy tater tots with flavorful vegan toppings. Loaded with black beans, seasoned tofu, tangy salsa, and creamy vegan cheese sauce, these totchos are perfect for game day, parties, or a fun weeknight dinner. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up this tasty dish in no time. Whether you're a vegan or not, you won't be able to resist these addictively tasty totchos!

Ingredients

• 1 bag (16 oz) frozen tater tots
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 cup firm tofu, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegan cheese sauce
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos

Directions

1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the tater tots package.
2. Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Bake the tater tots according to the package instructions until they are crispy and golden brown.
4. While the tater tots are baking, prepare the seasoned tofu by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Add crumbled tofu to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy.
6. In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
7. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the tofu in the skillet and toss to evenly coat. Remove from heat.
8. Once the tater tots are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
9. In a large serving dish or individual plates, arrange the tater tots in a single layer.
10. Evenly distribute the cooked black beans, seasoned tofu, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and pickled jalapenos over the tater tots.
11. Drizzle vegan cheese sauce over the totchos and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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