# Vegan Yam Nachos These Sweet Potato Fry Nachos Reinvent a Beloved Mexican Dish By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-fry References: [veggieandthebeastfeast](http://veggieandthebeastfeast.com/2015/07/16/sweet-potato-fry-nachos/) 'Sweet Potato Fry Nachos' are an unconventional dish posted on the Veggie and the Beast Feast food blog. This dish is a vegan meal that remixes a classic Mexican favorite. Unlike the traditional nacho dish, this unusual meal eliminates the use of [tortilla chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-nacho-cheeze-tortilla-chips) and instead utilizes [sweet potato fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-poppers). The fries act as the base of the dish and are spiced with chili seasoning for extra flavor. The fries are then topped with an array of vegetables such as black beans, red bell peppers, onions and garlic. They are also topped with a blend of dried oregano, red pepper flakes and canned hominy spices. Just like a [Mexican nacho dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-notchos), Sweet Potato Fry Nachos are finished off with sour cream, a slice of avocado and a fair amount of salsa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vegan Food Remix:** Opportunity for creating innovative and unique plant-based versions of traditional dishes. - **Alternative Base Ingredients:** Exploring different ingredients to replace traditional bases can lead to new and exciting culinary experiences. - **Vegetable-centric Meals:** Increasing interest in vegetable-focused dishes presents opportunity for creative and innovative recipes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** New plant-based food options can disrupt the traditional food and beverage industry. - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Incorporating alternative base ingredients in fast casual restaurant menus can attract health-conscious customers. - **Vegan and Vegetarian Products:** Creating innovative vegetable-centric meals can drive demand for vegan and vegetarian food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Sweet Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habanero-nacho-sweet-potato-chips.md) - [Vibrant Superfood Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-sweet-potato-fries.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Tex-Mex Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-with-vegan-nacho-sauce.md) - [French Fry-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frychos.md) - [Vegan Veggie Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-veggie-fries.md) - [Enhanced Superfood Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-fries.md) - [Plant-Based Tailgating Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-game-day-vegan-tailgate.md) - [Boldly Flavored Snack Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-need-this-hot-cheddar-fries.md) - [Habanero-Doused French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellowbird-nacho-fries.md)