Loaded Veggie Nachos
Ingredients
The nachos
-
1
can
pinto beans
-
½
teaspoon
cumin
-
½
teaspoon
chili powder
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
¼
teaspoon
salt
-
8
ounces
tortilla chips
-
1 ½
cups
shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
The toppings
-
1
cup
kale, finely shredded
-
1
medium
green bell pepper, finely chopped
-
½
medium
red onion, finely chopped
-
1
medium
jalapeno, sliced or finely chopped
-
½
cup
frozen sweet corn, thawed
-
2
tablespoons
chopped cilantro
-
½
cup
salsa of choice
-
2
tablespoons
plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
-
1
medium
lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium sauce pot, combine pinto beans (with liquid), cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the beans simmer, prepare the nacho toppings.
- Layer half of the tortilla chips in a cast iron skillet or lined sheet pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese and half of the pinto beans over the chips.
- Add kale, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno if you prefer them cooked.
- Add another layer of chips, cheese, and pinto beans.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and add remaining toppings including kale, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, sweet corn, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime juice.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
5 servings
Calories
520
Total fat
23g
Total carbohydrates
61g
Total protein
22g
Sodium
710mg
Cholesterol
36mg
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