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Easy AIP Nachos (Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free) Recipe

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These Easy AIP Nachos are a delicious Paleo, grain-free, and dairy-free treat made with crunchy tortilla chips, vibrant nightshade-free salsa, creamy guacamole, flavorful ground meat seasoned with AIP-friendly spices, and a creamy dairy-free nacho cheese sauce. Perfect for those following an Autoimmune Protocol diet or anyone seeking a wholesome, allergen-friendly snack or meal.

Ingredients

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Chips

  • 3 bags Artisan Sea Salt Plantain Chips or 1 large bag Siete Sea Salt Grain-Free Tortilla Chips (AIP reintro)

Guacamole

  • 1 cup nightshade-free Guacamole

Salsa

  • 1 cup Cucumber-Mango Salsa

AIP Taco Meat

  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • Zest of one lime
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef, chicken or turkey
  • 2 TBSP chopped green onion
  • ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped

Dairy-Free Nacho Cheese Sauce

  • 1 cup Dairy-free Cheese Sauce without Nutritional Yeast (omit paprika for AIP)

Garnish

  • Cilantro, green and/or red onions for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the nachos.
  2. Prepare salsa: Make the cucumber-mango salsa as per your recipe or use a prepared nightshade-free version.
  3. Prepare guacamole: Prepare one cup of nightshade-free guacamole to add creaminess to your nachos.
  4. Mix taco seasoning: Combine sea salt, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and lime zest into a small bowl to create the AIP taco seasoning blend.
  5. Sauté taco seasoning: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the taco seasoning and sauté for about 2 minutes until the spices release their aroma and flavor.
  6. Cook ground meat: Add ground beef (or choice of poultry), cilantro, and green onions into the skillet. Cook thoroughly until the meat is browned and cooked through.
  7. Prepare cheese sauce: Prepare the dairy-free nacho cheese sauce without nutritional yeast and paprika to keep it AIP compliant.
  8. Assemble nachos: Arrange the plantain or grain-free tortilla chips evenly on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Drizzle half of the cheese sauce over the chips, then add an even layer of the cooked AIP taco meat.
  9. Bake the nachos: Place the assembled nachos in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning, especially if using plantain chips.
  10. Add final toppings: Remove the nachos from the oven and drizzle the remaining dairy-free cheese sauce on top. Add dollops of guacamole and spoonfuls of cucumber-mango salsa over the nachos.
  11. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and green or red onions as desired, then serve immediately while warm and delicious.

Notes

  • Baking time may vary depending on your oven and the type of chips used; 12 minutes was perfect with Siete chips in the author’s oven.
  • If using plantain chips, monitor closely during baking to avoid burning as they can brown faster.
  • Omitting paprika in the cheese sauce is necessary to keep this recipe AIP compliant.
  • Feel free to substitute the ground meat with chicken or turkey based on your preference or dietary restrictions.

Keywords: AIP Nachos, Paleo Nachos, Grain-Free Nachos, Dairy-Free Nachos, Gluten-Free Snack, AIP Recipes, Healthy Nachos, Plantain Chips Nachos

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