As the name suggests, these Two-Bean Vegetarian Nachos feature two types of beans (refried pinto and black) and are loaded with other goodies such as tomatoes, olives, cheese and jalapenos. Easily make them vegan by using vegan cheese.
♪ Nachos, nachos man! I want to eat some nachos man! ♫
No, I am not listening to disco music.
And, no, I am not losing my mind.
It's just that these are nach-o ordinary nachos!
OK, maybe I AM losing my mind. But, be that as it may, these nachos are a force to be reckoned with...kind of like this weekend's blizzard.
One good thing that came out of the blizzard is that I got to spend a lot of time testing and creating recipes this weekend.
This was one of them.
Loaded with refried pinto beans sauteed with onion, salsa and taco seasoning as well as black beans, tomatoes, black and kalamata olives, cheese and jalapenos, these Two-Bean Vegetarian Nachos do not disappoint!
A crunchy, cheesy, and hearty dish that can double as both a weeknight family dinner or a party appetizer? Yes please!
Meatless Monday, here we come. Oh, and we just found out, school is closed today...time to make more nachos!
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.
Cook minced 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.
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.
Bake for 7-10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro. Enjoy with guacamole, salsa and/or sour cream (or vegan sour cream for the vegan option).
So, two-bean or not two-bean? That is the question. 🙂
You might also enjoy:
- Smashed Pinto Bean Tacos
- Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
- Sheet-Pan Vegan Nachos
Two-Bean Vegetarian Nachos
Ingredients
- 13 oz. restaurant style white corn tortilla chips (I used Tostitos brand)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup minced sweet onion
- 16 oz. vegetarian refried pinto beans
- 2 tablespoons mild salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the tortilla chips on the tray.
- Heat olive oil on medium heat in a medium to large 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, leaving the "outside" chips along the four sides clean (like you would do with pizza dough).
- Add the black beans as the next layer over the refried beans.
- Add the tomatoes followed by the olives.
- Top everything with cheese, including the end chips.
- Add jalapeno slices.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes. Nachos are done when cheese is melted and bubbly. Be careful not to burn.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Serves about 6 people if served as a meal and about 10 as an appetizer.
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Sarah
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
Sherri Hall
Thank you so much, Sarah! Love the idea of adding lettuce and avocado! So glad you enjoyed the nachos! Have a great day! 🙂
Heidy L. McCallum
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!
Sherri Hall
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! 🙂
Liz
These nachos are so perfect for meatless Monday OR a party!! Who doesn't love nachos?
Sherri Hall
Thank you so much Liz! 🙂