Description
These Spicy Black Bean Nachos are a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Loaded with black beans, melted cheese, and topped with homemade Avocado Salsa Verde and Pico de Gallo, they are perfect for a fun and tasty meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Black Bean Mixture:
- 1 can black beans
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 chipotles in adobo
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup water or stock
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 4–5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Oil
- Jalapeno slices (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- 4 tomatillos
- 1/2 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 jalapeno
- 10–12 sprigs cilantro
- 1 avocado
- Salt to taste
- 1 tomato
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 jalapeno
- 10–12 sprigs cilantro
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Roughly chop 1/2 an onion and peel 2 garlic cloves. Saute the onion and garlic in a dollop of oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Drain and rinse one can of black beans. Add the black beans to the onion mixture along with 2 chipotles in adobo, 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper, and 1/2 cup water (or stock). Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Combine the bean mixture in a blender or food processor. Salt to taste.
- Shred 4-5 cups of Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add a dense, single layer of chips to a sheet pan. Drizzle some of the beans over the chips and add a layer of cheese. Bake at 400F for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Top with your favorite fixings and serve immediately.
- For Avocado Salsa Verde: Roast tomatillos, blend with onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, and avocado. Salt to taste.
- For Pico de Gallo: Combine finely chopped tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and lime juice.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- Feel free to add more heat with extra jalapenos or hot sauce.
- Ensure the nachos are served immediately to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Spicy Black Bean Nachos, Nachos Recipe, Avocado Salsa Verde, Pico de Gallo, Mexican Appetizer, Vegetarian Nachos
