The Ultimate Vegan Nachos

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 cup grated orange-fleshed sweet potato
• 1 cup cashews, soaked for an hour
• 1 cup water, if needed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste