Vegan Frito Pie
A Frito Pie is strictly classified under "foods that taste so good, they gotta be bad for you." Spicy chili is layered with vegan cheese and the original Fritos and baked till hot and bubbly. Top with guacamole and vegan sour cream for a snack as tasty as it is fun! Make it for Game Day and watch it disappear!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 388kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- 4- to 6-cup baking dish
Ingredients
For chili
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil or any neutral oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 4-6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 12 oz vegan "beef" (optional. Use an additional 14 oz can of beans if you skip this)
- 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1-2 tablespoon chili powder (use more or less depending on how spicy your chili powder is.)
- 14 oz pinto beans (canned or cooked. Drain before using)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and ground black pepepr
Additional ingredients
- 4.25 oz Fritos (the original)
- 4 oz vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- 3 scallions (chopped)
- 1 cup guacamole (optional)
- ½ cup vegan sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place a saucepan on the stove and heat oil. Add the onions and garlic with a bit of salt and saute until the onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, about three to five minutes.
- Add the vegan "beef" if using and saute a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the tomatoes and stir in the chili powder, beans and apple cider vinegar. Add half a cup of water. I like the chili thick here but if you like it runnier, add 1 cup water (vegetable stock is great too). Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Bring the chili to a boil, lower heat, cover, and let it cook for five minutes. Stir a couple of times while it's cooking.
- Turn off the heat.
Assemble the "Pie"
- Coat the baking dish with cooking spray or brush lightly with oil. Ladle in all the chili and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle half the cheese over the chili, then pile on all of the Fritos. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the Fritos.
- Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the chili is bubbling up from the sides.
- Let the casserole stand 10 minutes. Then sprinkle on the scallions and serve with guacamole and sour cream on the side.
Notes
- Nutrition info includes guacamole and vegan sour cream. If you want a lighter pie, you can leave these out.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg