tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092643544352465048.post706425877401461060..comments2022-04-05T00:20:48.087-07:00Comments on Testing 123: BBQ Tofu Nachos a la HawkinsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092643544352465048.post-85450015256695255932012-02-05T18:00:29.502-08:002012-02-05T18:00:29.502-08:00Ok, well those are probably the best nachos I have...Ok, well those are probably the best nachos I have ever had, let alone made at home. I decided to make this today, which coincided with Super Bowl Sunday. That fact didn't settle in until I went to buy tortilla chips. Not the item you want to be looking for at 3:30. Anyways, two stores later and I was ready to go. On to the testing notes. <br /><br />There was actually very little to comment on for this recipe. If you follow the directions and leave enough time, it isn't as complicated as it seems at first reading.<br /><br />Chipotle Pinto Beans<br /><br />With the beans, the 2 cups of stock didn't cover my beans in the pot. Not sure if this was the size of my beans or some other issue but I added a touch more liquid just to make sure. <br /><br />Speaking of stock, the ingredient list says stock, but the cooking directions says water. I went with the stock and quite liked it.<br /><br />I cooked the beans covered, which was not specified in the instructions as that is how I always cook beans.<br /><br />Also in regards to the beans, the recipe made a lot. Not that I mind having left over but I had about 4 cups left over. It will get used in this house but it was a little unexpected.<br /><br />Pan-Fried BBQ Tofu<br /><br /><br />The "one block" measurement is a norm for tofu, I know. But I wasn't sure if my effort was too little tofu or too much BBQ sauce. I only used 1-1 1/4 cup and there was plenty for the amount of tofu I had.<br /><br />While I am on the topic of tofu, it might be good to mention in the directions to dry really well. I have made your BBQ tofu before and didn't have a problem, but this time they stuck to the pan. Last time I remember patting them dry and letting them sit for a bit to make sure they were dry, on a recommendation of yours from the recipe. The tofu still turned out at the end, I just wanted to mention it.<br /><br />No-Fuss Guacamole<br /><br />Nothing really to say for this part. Everything went well. The only item would be that the directions say "guar" when I would assume you meant "guac". But I might be wrong on this one.<br /><br />As for the actual nachos, I honestly thought that the omission of baking the nachos after assembling was a typo. After actually assembling them I realized the error of my thinking. The warm beans and tofu just melt the cheddar cheese enough to be delicious. I apologize for even thinking about putting these in the oven. They were fantastic.<br /><br /><br />TaylorTaylor Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469855099120062112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092643544352465048.post-20040979971802844122012-02-02T06:51:11.665-08:002012-02-02T06:51:11.665-08:00Taylor and Leanna are doing this one. Thanks guys!...Taylor and Leanna are doing this one. Thanks guys!The Chubby Vegetarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04959030083261100332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5092643544352465048.post-49415531770801024222012-02-01T20:26:44.740-08:002012-02-01T20:26:44.740-08:00Huge nacho fan. This is officially on the list!Huge nacho fan. This is officially on the list!Taylor Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469855099120062112noreply@blogger.com