Loaded Veggie Nachos
Growing up, I adored nachos in all forms. However, becoming a vegetarian made our nacho nights rather boring, often relying on just cheese and chips. I collected recipes over time, which led me to experiment. After merging elements from two different nacho recipes, I created my very own version of loaded veggie nachos.
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) rinsed cannellini beans (white kidney beans; black beans can substitute)
- Steamed broccoli (quantities as desired)
- 2 tbsp minced jalapeños
- 2 cups shredded cheese (any type; we used Mexican blend)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sliced black olives
- Sour cream (optional)
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until lightly browned (about 4 minutes).
2. Add the broccoli and 1/3 cup of water, stirring until the water evaporates and the broccoli is tender (about 4 minutes).
3. Stir in the rinsed beans and minced jalapeños, cooking until heated through (1-2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Preheat your oven to 375°F. On a greased cookie sheet, layer the tortilla chips without leaving spaces between them. Pour the vegetable mixture over the chips, then sprinkle with cheese.
5. Bake on the top rack of the preheated oven until the cheese is melted (about 1-2 minutes). If you prefer crunchier chips, switch to broil and watch carefully until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven, then top with diced tomatoes and sliced olives before serving. Feel free to add sour cream or salsa as desired. Guacamole would make a tasty addition too!
This recipe is uniquely mine, so I apologize for not providing nutritional information. Enjoy!
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Cathy W says: Those look really good, I’ll have to give them a try without the jalapeños as I’m a wimp 😊
Not So Average Mama says: Can never get enough nachos! I like mine with just veggies too! Lots of jalapeños is a must!
Sara Weekley says: I think this is the perfect meal, guilt-free. Thank you for this recipe! I will be trying it tomorrow!!! =)
Rosey says: This sounds really good. Thanks for sharing!
James Cox says: Looks and sounds yummy.
BusyWorkingMama says: YUM – love the broccoli in there!
starla says: This looks fantastic! Makes losing weight look easy. I’ll give it a shot.
Donna D says: This really looks and sounds great! I love jalapeños. Thank you for this recipe! I will be making these soon!
Holly Hennessy Swint says: Yum! I will have to try this! 😊
Brittany K Choleva says: MMM Tasty! This is something I’m going to try. Thanks for sharing!
Rachel says: They look great! Thanks!
Crystal says: These look really good!
Thomas Murphy says: Sounds good, thanks for the recipe!
courtney b says: I’m not sure I would put the broccoli on there, but everything else looks yummy!
jules p says: They look really yummy. I know this is something my family will really love.
Tara says: Looks super delicious.
Cathy Jarolin says: I love nachos! One of my favorites! This fully loaded vegetarian style is awesome! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing your recipe! I’ve pinned it for my own viewing!! :0)
Richard Hicks says: Want to try this. So healthy and tasty.
Debbie Welchert says: With all the fresh veggies starting to come out of our garden, this would be a great recipe to make for my family. It looks delicious!
Karen Glatt says: Your loaded veggie nachos look amazing, and I want to make them for dinner soon. They look delicious and fun to make!
Cheryl says: This looks really good. I like the variety of vegetables.
Jo-Ann Brightman says: This recipe looks easy and delicious. I like the idea of baking and then broiling to crisp the chips and brown the cheese. I would probably use black beans as my husband prefers them.
Marti Tabora says: I’m a nacho fanatic; I will definitely give these a try. I think my family will like them as well.
G K says: A nice, healthier take on a favorite. I love the addition of garlic.
rochelle haynes says: This looks good, love to try this.
katie says: This sounds good and a good way to get my daughter to eat vegetables too!
Holly Thomas says: I will have to try this; I’m cutting back on meat, and this sounds and looks delicious!
Elena says: Looks delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
Laura says: This looks very tasty! I wouldn’t have thought about putting broccoli on nachos. Sounds yummy!
Jerry Marquardt says: I can’t wait to try out your special recipe for this Vegetarian Loaded Veggie Nachos Recipe. I think it sounds delicious, and I hope I do as well as you did in the photos.
shannon fowler says: These sound so good! Thanks for posting; I have a feeling this would be a big hit.