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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Vegetarian Nachos [with Vegan Option]

    Modified: Aug 28, 2022 by Addison LaBonte · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

    pin showing pulling up the cheesy nachos from the baking sheet

    Beans are the star of these easy-to-make sheet pan vegetarian nachos which are loaded with other goodies such as tomatoes, olives, cheddar jack cheese and jalapenos. Perfect for a meatless weeknight dinner, party appetizer or game day grub! Easily make them vegan by using vegan cheese.

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    Loaded with refried pinto beans sautéed with onion, salsa and taco seasoning as well as black beans, tomatoes, black and Kalamata olives, cheese and jalapenos, these vegetarian nachos do not disappoint!

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    • Why you'll love these meatless nachos
    • Ingredients you'll need
    • How to make these vegetarian nachos
    • What to serve with nachos
    • Substitutions
    • More vegetarian bean recipes
    • Vegetarian Nachos
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    Why you'll love these meatless nachos

    • With two kinds of beans, even meat lovers won't miss the meat.
    • Lots of melty cheese, um hello!
    • This dish is perfect for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.
    • It's also great for serving as a party or game day appetizer with your favorite dips.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Corn Tortilla Chips
    • Olive Oil
    • Sweet Onion
    • Vegetarian Refried Pinto Beans
    • Black Beans
    • Salsa
    • Taco Seasoning
    • Plum Tomatoes
    • Black Olives
    • Kalamata Olives
    • Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
    • Jalapenos
    • Cilantro (for garnish, optional)

    How to make these vegetarian nachos

    To make these Two-Bean Vegetarian Nachos, start by preheating your oven to 400° F.

    Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the tortilla chips on the tray.

    tortilla chips on baking dish

    Cook the onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

    Stir in refried beans, salsa and taco seasoning.

    Cook over medium heat for an additional 2 minutes.

    refried beans cooking in skillet

    Begin layering the nachos starting with the refried bean mixture followed by black beans, tomatoes, olives, cheese and jalapenos.

    For the vegan option, use a vegan cheddar-style shredded cheese or a combination of cheddar-style and pepper jack-style.

    You could also opt for our vegan cheese sauce or vegan nacho cheese sauce.

    collage of 6 photos showing layering of the nachos

    Bake for 7-10 minutes.

    Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.

    holding a scoop of nachos over a plate with cheese dripping off

    What to serve with nachos

    • Guacamole
    • Salsa
    • Sour cream (or vegan sour cream for the vegan option)
    • If you're enjoying these as a main, they pair well with a side of our vegan Mexican rice.

    Substitutions

    • Sweet Onion - You can swap for yellow, white or red onion instead.
    • Plum Tomatoes - You can dice any tomatoes of your choosing or use a canned version if you prefer. Just be sure to drain them if you opt for the canned variety.
    • Olives - You can leave them off if you'd like or use all one kind instead of both black and Kalamata.
    • Cheddar Jack Cheese - You can use a Mexican blend, all cheddar or all pepper jack if preferred.
    • Jalapenos - You can leave off the jalapenos if you'd like or try using pickled jalapenos instead.
    • Cilantro - You either love it or hate it...so if you hate it, leave it off or try replacing it with some chopped avocado instead.
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    More vegetarian bean recipes

    • Smashed Pinto Bean Tacos
    • Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
    • Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili
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    5 from 7 votes

    Vegetarian Nachos

    Beans are the star of these easy-to-make sheet pan vegetarian nachos which are loaded with other goodies such as tomatoes, olives, cheddar jack cheese and jalapenos. Perfect for a meatless weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Easily make them vegan by using vegan cheese. Serve with our easy guacamole and/or restaurant-style salsa.
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Keyword beans, cheese, gluten free, nachos, vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 as a main (more as an appetizer)
    Author Sireesha A.

    Ingredients

    • 1 (11-13 oz.) bag restaurant style corn tortilla chips
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ cup minced sweet onion
    • 1 (16 oz.) can vegetarian refried pinto beans
    • 2 tablespoons mild salsa
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (use low sodium if preferred)
    • 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup diced plum tomatoes (about 3 plum tomatoes)
    • ½ cup sliced black olives
    • ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
    • 8 oz. shredded vegetarian-friendly cheddar jack cheese (For the vegan option, use vegan cheddar-style shreds or a combination of cheddar-style and pepper jack-style shreds)
    • 2 jalapenos, sliced (seeded, if desired)
    • Fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400° F.
    • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Arrange the tortilla chips on the tray.
    • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 10-inch non-stick pan.
    • Add onion and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
    • Stir in refried beans, salsa and taco seasoning. Cook over medium heat for an additional 2 minutes.
    • Add the refried bean mixture to the tortilla chips as the first layer followed by the black beans, tomatoes, and olives.
    • Sprinkle on the cheese and top with the jalapeno slices.
    • Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly (about 8-12 minutes).
    • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if using.

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    1. Sarah

      November 09, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Spicy refined beans added a quick. I added lettuce and avocado as toppers after I pulled it from the oven. Everything came out delicious! Thank you

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 10, 2020 at 11:14 am

        Thank you so much, Sarah! Love the idea of adding lettuce and avocado! So glad you enjoyed the nachos! Have a great day! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Heidy L. McCallum

      July 10, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      Hello, just wanted to compliment you on these delicious looking nachos and ask a few questions. I have been thinking of moving away from meats and was wondering what the best way to start out is? Jump into the fire or start slowly doing a takeaway? I know everyone is different but I am curious of your thoughts on this?
      Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 10, 2018 at 8:41 pm

        Hi Heidy! Thank you so much! Although I am not currently a vegetarian, I have been in the past, twice actually. Both times, I just stopped eating meat altogether. I think you can do it either way, but the most important thing is to ensure you are eating a balanced diet with enough protein and other nutrients. Even though I'm not a vegetarian, there are many days that I don't eat meat at all and just make sure I'm eating a variety of foods. Beans, like in these nachos, are definitely one of my favorite protein sources, as well as lentils, eggs, nuts and cheeses. Hope that helps and good luck with everything! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Liz

      July 10, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      These nachos are so perfect for meatless Monday OR a party!! Who doesn't love nachos?

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 10, 2018 at 8:46 pm

        Thank you so much Liz! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon

      July 10, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      I'm crazy about nachos - they're so addictive and yours look SOOOO good!!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 10, 2018 at 8:47 pm

        Thanks Marie! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life

      July 10, 2018 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      LOL - I love your intro! Sounds like me 😉 And these nachos look AMAZING!! Love this option for Meatless Monday!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 10, 2018 at 8:53 pm

        LOL! 🙂 Thank you so much Marlynn!

        Reply
    6. Stephanie

      July 10, 2018 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      Okay you seriously have me craving Nachos right now! These look fabulous and I'm loving the refried beans on these. Will be making some of these Nachos soon!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 10, 2018 at 8:53 pm

        Thanks so much Stephanie! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kelly

      October 21, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Made these tonight! Hands down the best nachos I've ever had!!!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        October 21, 2016 at 7:04 pm

        Hi Kelly! That's so great to hear! So glad you loved them so much! Thank you for letting us know; we really appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Ilisa

      April 07, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      This looks great! I can't wait to try this! I love how much cheese you use, other recipes are afraid to use cheese! I love how you make cheesy song puns (see what I did there?) and show step by step how to make this recipe. The pictures make everything perfect! I love how it is kid friendly and it seems you enjoy cooking as a family and that gives me the confidence to try it with mine! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        April 08, 2016 at 8:29 am

        Thank you Ilisa! I'm glad you like my song parodies! Yes, cheese is awesome! ♥ I hope you and your family will enjoy the nachos as much as we did!

        Reply
    9. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass

      January 25, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      These look to die for. All that stretchy, stringy cheese and loaded with toppings. Yes please!!!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        January 25, 2016 at 9:58 pm

        Thank you Allie! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Carol Borchardt

      January 25, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Yum. Right up my alley!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        January 25, 2016 at 9:01 pm

        Thanks Carol!

        Reply
    11. Ramona W

      January 25, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      These nachos would be a hit with my crowd! Even the meat eaters would dive into these gorgeous nachos. 🙂

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        January 25, 2016 at 4:09 pm

        Thank you Ramona! Yes, they are very satisfying even without the meat! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Christie

      January 25, 2016 at 9:45 am

      We love having nacho night. This healthier version with beans would mean we could eat it much more often.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        January 25, 2016 at 10:00 am

        Nacho night sounds fun! Thanks for stopping by Christie!

        Reply
    13. Sara | Belly Rumbles

      January 25, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Love nachos, and these look amazing.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        January 25, 2016 at 10:00 am

        Thanks Sara! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Kaitie

      January 25, 2016 at 9:36 am

      i love nachos and this looks amazing. I like the two bean mixture on it! Great snack for Super Bowl!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        January 25, 2016 at 10:00 am

        Thank you so much Kaitie! 🙂

        Reply
    15. April @ Girl Gone Gourmet

      January 25, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Where were these yesterday when we had the games on all day?? These look amazing and I bet you don't even miss the meat - ooey, gooey cheese heaven 🙂

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        January 25, 2016 at 9:59 am

        Ah, yes, cheesy goodness! 🙂 Thank you April!

        Reply

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