Loaded nachos don’t have to be unhealthy! This simple vegetarian homemade black bean nacho recipe has TONS of toppings with healthy swaps so you get all the taste with none of the guilt. These nachos are a family favorite that are so easy to make and simple to customize that even first-time cooks will have no trouble creating a plate that’s layered with deliciousness!

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Healthy swaps for nachos

Nachos can be an indulgent food if you let them be, but there are definitely tricks you can use to make them not so hard on the body. The biggest culprits are always the processed ingredients, but you can always use a less processed or healthier counterpart, or simply eliminate the unhealthy ingredient altogether.

Here are some ways you can healthify this normally high-calorie meal:

• Non-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
• Reduced fat cheese
• For the protein, use plain black beans, or our Tex-Mex Black Bean Mix if we want to jazz up the nachos a little
• Fresh tomatoes instead of store-bought salsa
• Add more veggies, like onion and corn

Getting the family involved

One of the best ways to get your kids on board with vegetarianism is to give them a role in the meal planning or cooking process. Your kids can easily help you assemble the nachos, and it doesn’t take long for the cooking to complete before they get a chance to enjoy the delicious final product that they helped create! You can even try doing dinner nacho bar-style, so everyone can make their own custom creation.

Ingredients

• 16 oz tortilla chips of your choice
• ½ recipe of Vegan Tex-Mex Black Bean Mix or 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 small Roma tomatoes, deseeded and chopped
• 2.5 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
• 1-2 green onion, sliced
• 6 oz black olives, sliced
• 1 cup sliced jalapenos
• 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• Salsa
• Guacamole

Supplies

• large baking sheet or other oven-safe vessel
• knife and cutting board
• aluminum foil

How to Make Vegetarian Baked Nachos- Step by Step

Step 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2. Spread out tortilla chips on a foil-lined baking sheet, or other oven-safe vessel.

Step 3. Top with Easy Tex-Mex Black Bean Mix (or plain black beans), tomatoes, jalapenos, and olives.

Step 4. Add shredded cheese, then top with green onion.

Step 5. Bake for 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Step 6. Remove from oven and dollop remaining toppings (Greek yogurt, salsa, guacamole) on top of nachos.

Step 7. Let pan cool slightly before serving. Serve hot and enjoy.

Variations & Substitutions

The great thing about nachos is that they are so easy to customize. You can add any ingredients your family will love, omit any that they can’t stand, and even split it half-half like a pizza by putting only certain ingredients on one side and a different set of toppings on another.

Here are other ingredient ideas you might want to swap or add to make your nachos just the way you like them!

• Morning Star Grillers ® Crumbles™, sauteed
• Queso
• Chopped onion
• Pickled banana peppers
• Your favorite hot sauce

Other Creative Nacho Recipes

If you’re looking for other fun alternatives to try:
Chipotle Sweet Potato Nachos by Naturally Ella

Mushroom Nachos by Nourish Everyday

Spicy Lentil and 3 Cheese Nachos by Pinch of Yum

Kale Nachos by Destination Delish

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