Get ready to wow everyone at your Halloween party with these crispy polenta-based nachos, served with a delicious vegan “meat” made from textured pea protein. A healthy, original, and monstrously delicious version!

The polenta dough, light and golden from the oven, turns into crispy triangles perfect for dipping or topping with your favorite ingredients. In this recipe, we combine them with a spicy mix of plant protein, tomato sauce, and spices, resembling “bloody brains” — ideal for setting the Halloween mood.

The result: a flavorful, protein-rich, vegan-friendly snack, perfect to share among scares and laughter. Serve your nachos with grated cheese, hot sauce, or guacamole… and let the most frightfully tasty night of the year begin!

Ingredients

  • 80g instant polenta
  • Salt
  • 130ml hot water
  • Coconut oil
  • 300g textured pea protein
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce with olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil
Nutritional Information per serving
Calories:454,8kcal
Fat:4g
of which saturates:2,2g
Carbohydrates:72,7g
of which sugars:2g
Fiber:3g
Proteins:32g
Salt:1,5g

How to make: Halloween nachos

Preparation time:15 minutes
Cooking time:25 minutes
Portion size:1 dish
Number of servings:1
Cooking style:Mexican
  1. Place the polenta in a bowl and gradually add the hot water, stirring until a thick dough forms.
  2. Spread the dough thinly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  3. Cut into triangles using a knife or pizza cutter.
  4. Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes.
  5. Brush each triangle with a little coconut oil.
  6. Bake again for 5–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. Let cool to harden.
  8. Meanwhile, prepare your vegan “meat”.
  9. Hydrate the textured pea protein in a bit of warm water.
  10. Drain and cook in a pan with the spices and tomato sauce until golden.
  11. Assemble your spooky dish by placing the nachos in a bowl along with the “meat”, grated cheese, and a bit of spicy sauce.