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Capacity-Building Projects
Tempeh Nachos with Roasted Corn Salsa and Lime Crema
YIELD: 4 servings

Tempeh nacho mixture
1 tbsp | canola oil |
1/4 cup | onions, small dice |
1 tsp | garlic, minced |
1/2 lb | tempeh, crumbled |
2 tbsp | taco seasoning |
1/3 cup | water |
Salt to taste |
Roasted corn salsa
1 cup | corn kernels |
2 whole | jalapeños, charred, small dice |
3 tbsp | red onion, small dice |
2 | medium Roma tomatoes, small dice |
1/4 cup | cilantro, chopped fine |
Juice of 1 lime, fresh | |
1 tbsp | garlic, minced |
1/2 tsp | kosher salt |
1/4 tsp | sugar |
2 tbsp | canola oil |
Lime crema
1/2 cup | sour cream |
Zest of 1 lime | |
1 tbsp | lime juice, fresh |
Nachos
1 | large bag nachos |
3 cups | nacho cheese blend |
Tempeh nacho mixture (1 recipe – see above) |
Garnishes
1 | avocado, diced |
1/4 cup | green onion, chopped |
2 | medium radishes, thinly sliced |
1/2 cup | cherry tomatoes, quartered |
Tempeh nacho mixture
- In a medium non-stick pan, heat the canola oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until just softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the crumbled tempeh and garlic and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the tempeh starts to caramelize.
- Add the taco seasoning and water and cook down until the mixture thickens. Season to taste. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
Roasted corn salsa
- In a medium bowl, combine the corn, chopped jalapeño, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, garlic, salt, sugar, and oil.
- Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and stir until well coated. Set aside, or chill until required.
Lime crema
- Stir together all ingredients and chill until required.
Assembly
- Set the oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Lay down one thin layer of taco chips. Top with the cooled tempeh nacho mixture, and then top with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat 2 more times until all chips, tempeh mixture, and cheese are used up. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly bubbling. Be careful not to let the nachos burn.
- Pull from the oven and top with garnishes. Serve with chilled corn salsa and lime crema.