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Spicy Baked Black Bean Nachos

For the perfect Spicy Baked Black Bean Nachos, layer your chips and toppings for the perfect chip-to-topping ratio. The ultimate comfort food! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 5755 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

SPICY BLACK BEAN MIXTURE
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.13
  • 1 small onion $0.32
  • 1 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles $0.99
  • 1 oz. can black beans $1.00
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
NACHOS
  • 8 oz. sturdy corn tortilla chips $1.50
  • 4 oz. cheddar, shredded* $1.00
  • 1 Roma tomato $0.32
  • 1 Jalapeño $0.12
  • 1/3 cup pickled red onions $0.24
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro $0.25
  • 1/4 cup sour cream $0.37

Instructions

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  1. Finely dice the onion. Add the olive oil and onion to a large skillet and sauté over medium heat until the onion is soft and transparent (about 5 minutes). Drain, but do not rinse the black beans, allowing some of the starchy liquid to remain coating the beans. Add the beans and diced tomatoes with chiles (not drained) to the skillet, along with the chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Stir and simmer the mixture until it thickens and liquid no longer pools on the bottom of the skillet (about 10 minutes).
  2. Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. Shred the cheddar cheese, finely dice the Roma tomato, thinly slice the jalapeño, and chop the cilantro.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Spread a layer of tortilla chips over the baking sheet in a single layer, trying not to overlap the chips. Spoon about half of the black bean mixture over the chips, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over top. Repeat with one more layer of chips, black beans, and cheese.
  4. Bake the chips, beans, and cheese for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the chips are just beginning to turn golden brown on the edges. Remove the nachos from the oven and add a drizzles or dollops of sour cream over top. Sprinkle the diced tomato, sliced jalapeño, pickled red onions, and chopped cilantro over top.

Notes

  • *I highly suggest shredding your own cheddar instead of buying pre-shredded for this recipe. Freshly shredded melts a bit better than the starch coated pre-shredded cheeses.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 575.5kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 66.25g (22%) Protein 18.13g (36%) Fat 27.7g (43%) Sodium 964.8mg (40%) Fiber 11g (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5755

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 575.5kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 66.25g 22%
Protein 18.13g 36%
Fat 27.7g 43%
Sodium 964.8mg 40%
Fiber 11g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.