Loaded Veggie Nachos

5 from 1 vote

Easy, loaded veggie nachos are the perfect party appetizer or a quick weeknight family meal! All you need is one pan, 10 ingredients, and less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: people

Author: Shweta

Ingredients

8 ounces corn tortilla chips or enough to fill your sheet pan
1 can refried beans, softened*, or fresh refried beans
2 cups, Mexican blend cheese or shredded cheddar cheese, packed
½ cup red onion,, diced
1 medium red bell pepper,, diced
½ cup fresh or pickled jalapeños
1 large avocado,, sliced. Or avocado sauce.
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 cup shredded lettuce
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Additional toppings: sour cream, salsa, additional jalapeños

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line a 9 x 13 baking sheet with parchment paper. Place chips on the baking sheet and distribute them evenly across the pan. Set aside.
Layer the beans evenly on the chips. Sprinkle half the cheese, onions, bell pepper, and jalapeños (if using fresh ones). Top the nachos with the other half of the cheese. Bake for about 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Remove the nachos and set them aside.
Let the nachos cool for about 5 minutes then top with avocado (or guacamole), sour cream, salsa, green onions, cilantro, pickled jalapeños and lettuce. Serve immediately.

To prep these for a party appetizer:

Assemble the nachos (steps 1-2) and bake for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish as instructed and with other favorites!

To make individual portions:

Do not preheat the oven. Assemble the nachos on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Then garnish with toppings.

Notes

*To soften the beans, add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time to make the beans spreadable onto the nachos. Do not make them too watery or your nachos will be soggy.

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