Rainbow Veggie Irish Nachos (Print View)

Golden potato slices topped with vibrant vegetables, cheddar, and a tangy yogurt ranch for a colorful tasty snack.

# Components:

→ Potatoes

01 - 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
07 - 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
08 - 1/2 cup diced purple onion
09 - 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
10 - 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed frozen
11 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

→ Greek Yogurt Ranch

14 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
15 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
16 - 1 tablespoon whole milk
17 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
18 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
19 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
20 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
21 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
22 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
23 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast potato rounds for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp on all edges.
04 - In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust consistency with additional milk as needed. Refrigerate until serving.
05 - Arrange roasted potato rounds closely together on the baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese. Distribute red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, purple onion, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and black olives over the cheese.
06 - Return to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is completely melted.
07 - Transfer nachos to a serving platter. Top with green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with Greek yogurt ranch on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly it takes just an hour from start to finish.
  • The Greek yogurt ranch cuts through the richness in a way that makes you feel virtuous while eating finger food.
  • Every vegetable stays crisp instead of getting soggy, which is the whole secret nobody talks about with nachos.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the potatoes halfway through roasting, because the bottom side will be pale and softer if you do.
  • Add your toppings after the potatoes are already cooked and only slightly cooked again, so the vegetables stay crisp instead of turning into mush.
03 -
  • Pat your potatoes completely dry after washing and slicing so they crisp up instead of steaming, which is a game changer.
  • Make the ranch dressing the night before so the flavors get to know each other and the taste becomes even more rounded and smooth.
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