How do I ensure my sweet potatoes are perfectly tender?

Bake the sweet potatoes at 350 degreesF for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until a fork can be easily inserted into the flesh.

What gives the tempeh bacon its smoky flavor?

The tempeh bacon achieves its smoky flavor from a few dashes of liquid smoke, combined with soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and maple syrup during the marinating process.

Can the cashew nacho cheese be prepared in advance?

Yes, the nacho cheese can be blended ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. You may need to add a splash of water and re-blend to restore its creamy consistency if it thickens.

What's the best way to get a super creamy nacho cheese sauce?

Ensure your cashews are soaked for at least 4 hours, and add a bit of water to the blender as needed until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.

How should I store any leftover loaded sweet potatoes?

It's best to store the components separately. Leftover baked sweet potatoes, tempeh bacon, and nacho cheese can be refrigerated in airtight containers for 3-4 days. Guacamole is best made fresh.

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Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes With Nacho Cheese and Tempeh Bacon
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

KM By: Kimmy Murphy

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Ingredients You Need for Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes With Nacho Cheese and Tempeh Bacon [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Potatoes:

2 medium sweet potatoes, washed, scrubbed and sliced in half lengthwise

For the Tempeh Bacon:

1 8-ounce package of tempeh, crumbled
2 tablespoons of soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 teaspoon of maple syrup
A few dashes of liquid smoke

For the Nacho Cheese:

1 cup of cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours
1 small bell pepper (red or orange)
1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, chili powder, dried cumin, dried coriander, and paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Guacamole:

1 large, ripe avocado, pitted and scooped from the flesh
Juice of a lime
Salt and pepper, to taste

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How to Prepare Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes With Nacho Cheese and Tempeh Bacon [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Baked Sweet Potatoes:

Bake potatoes at 350°F until a fork is easily inserted, about 45-50 minutes.

To Make the Nacho Cheeze:

Put all of the ingredients in a blender and blend it up until creamy. Add a bit of water to get it to blend better.

To Make the Tempeh Bacon:

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix up. Allow it to marinate for 20 minutes.
Heat a large saucepan on the stove on medium heat and cook the tempeh crumbles for 10 minutes, stirring often.