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Loaded Vegetarian Nachos Recipe

These crispy, cheesy vegetarian nachos are layered with seasoned black beans, sweet corn, fresh vegetables, melted cheese, salsa, guacamole, and creamy toppings. They make an easy appetizer for game day, parties, movie nights, and casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces tortilla chips
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeño sliced
  • ¼ cup black olives optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Bean Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
For Serving
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly.
  3. Mix the beans with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Spread half of the tortilla chips over a large baking sheet.
  5. Add half of the seasoned beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and olives.
  6. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
  7. Add the remaining tortilla chips and repeat the toppings.
  8. Finish with the remaining cheese.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
  10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about one minute.
  11. Add salsa, guacamole, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and additional jalapeños.
  12. Finish with fresh lime juice and serve immediately.

Notes

For the crispiest results, use sturdy tortilla chips and avoid adding salsa or other wet ingredients before baking. Building two layers distributes the toppings evenly, while adding fresh toppings after baking preserves the contrast between crispy chips, melted cheese, creamy toppings, and fresh vegetables.