# Meatless Vegan Nachos The Sage Vegan Bistro Serves Flavorful, Fully Loaded Plant-Based Nachos By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-nachos References: [yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sage-cafe-and-kind-kreme-pasadena-2?select=uVE_qS0V0N9DWkq-Vor36w) & [sageveganbistro](http://www.sageveganbistro.com/menus/lunch-menu/) While it is easy enough to prepare vegan nachos simply by swapping traditional cheese for a melted non-dairy substitute, creating an intensely flavorful fully loaded dish takes a bit more consideration. At the [Sage Vegan Bistro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coordinated-care-platform) in Los Angeles, California, diners are able to enjoy an inventive take on this snack by ordering 'Jackfruit Nachos.' As well as featuring many must-haves of a classic nacho dish—such as black beans, spicy jalapeños, guacamole, pico de gallo on top of a base of organic corn tortilla chips—the Jackfruit Nachos also boast a [cashew nut-based cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpine-svviss), pickled cabbage and a garlic aioli sauce. The use of [jackfruit shreds as a meat substitute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-jackfruit-burger) in this gluten-free, vegan nacho dish serves as a hearty alternative to beef or chicken or pulled pork and looks just as convincing as real meat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Cuisine:** Creating fully loaded plant-based dishes with intense flavors. - **Jackfruit Meat Substitute:** Using jackfruit shreds as a hearty meat substitute for vegan dishes. - **Cashew Nut-based Cheese:** Innovating non-dairy cheese for vegan dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Food:** The food industry has an opportunity to innovate and meet the growing demand for plant-based options. - **Restaurant:** By adding plant-based options to their menu, restaurants can capture a new market of customers. - **Nut-based Products:** There is an opportunity for companies to create new non-dairy cheese and other products using nuts as the base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jackfruit-Based Vegan Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies.md) - [Organic Vegan Nacho Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-vegan-nacho-dip.md) - [Plant-Based Cheese Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezycrunch-tacos.md) - [Mexican Stew-Inspired Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-birria-quesadilla.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Nacho Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popchips-nacho.md) - [Jackfruit-Based Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-annies-1.md) - [Vegan Jackfruit Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-balls.md) - [Plant-Based Tuna Melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-foods-tuna-melt.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Tex-Mex Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-fries-with-vegan-nacho-sauce.md)