The Easiest, Piquant, Crunchy, Low Carb Nachos

Nachos are always good as a snack option. But they can also replace and bread. They will lessen your desire for bread and pasta. And they also go well with every kind of sauce. For these low carb nachos, you will need just one bowl and two baking pans. They are a gluten-free, sugar-free, grain-free and dairy-free snack. Therefore, they are excellent for vegan nutrition.

Low Carb Nachos – Recipe

Way of preparation – easy

Prep time

  • Prep time/ hands-on -10 minutes
  • Cooking time – 25 minutes

Yields  16 nachos

 Ingredients 

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon flax seeds flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons psyllium husk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • lukewarm water or carbonated water/sparkling water ( about ½ cup)
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce or powder( whatever you have)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • butter for greasing (about 1.5 oz)

Instructions how to make low carb nachos

  • Line a two baking pan ( 9 inches) with baking paper or butter( your choice)
  • Preheat oven to 425 F
  • Place the almond flour, flax seed flour, oil, baking powder and psyllium husks into a bowl.
  • For best results make sure you use whole psyllium husks. Using whole husks makes the tortillas more compact and flexible.
  • Add salt and cumin
  • Pour the water and mix until well combined by using your hands. If needed, add a few more tablespoons of water. Be careful not to use too much, or the dough will get too sticky and difficult to roll.
  • Cut the dough into 2 balls
  • Make two big tortillas and cut them into 8 pieces ( like pizza)
  • Coat them with butter and bake about 15 minutes to get golden brown color
  • Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy

Nutritional Information (amount per serving) 

Serving size – 2 nachos

  • Calories – 156 kcal
  • Protein – 4.6 g
  • Carbs – 3.8 g ( Fiber 2.8 g, Sugar 0 g)
  • Fat – 13.5 g
  • Weight Watchers – 4 Points Plus