Crispy corn tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese, black beans and tons of veggies make a great meatless main dish or snack. These loaded veggie nachos are spread out and baked on a sheet pan to ensure that each chip is covered in toppings for the perfect bite.
⅓cupfinely diced red bell pepperyellow or orange work too
⅓cupfinely diced red onion
½cupcorn kernelsfresh or thawed from frozen
1cuppico de gallo
1smallavocado
1lime
¼cupfresh cilantrohalf for avocado mash and half for garnish
¼cupgreek yogurtor sour cream
your favorite salsa verde, pickled jalapeños or other toppings of choiceto taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f and line a quarter sheet pan or small baking dish with parchment paper.
Spread the chips out in an even layer. It's ok if they overlap a little bit but if you're making a bigger batch, use a larger sheet pan or layer the ingredients.
Mix taco seasoning into drained black beans. Spoon them over the chips, distributing evenly.
Sprinkle about ¾ of the shredded cheese over the chips and beans.
Sprinkle the corn kernels, finely diced red pepper and onion over the top of the cheese and add the remaining cheese on top.
Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts. It should be bubbly and maybe even a little bit golden brown in spots.
While the nachos are baking, mash avocado in a small bowl and add cilantro, lime juice and salt to taste.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, avocado mash, a dollop of greek yogurt or sour cream and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe makes a large main course portion for 2 people or a hearty appetizer for 4.