6 Ingredient Easy Vegetarian Nachos

My Sheet Pan Vegetarian Nachos recipe uses a few healthy swaps and a sheet pan for an irresistible meal or appetizer.  This meatless easy nachos recipe is made with just 6 ingredients in just 10 minutes and topped with black beans, pico de gallo, jalapenos, and lots of cheese making these the best nachos without meat.

Top it with my Homemade Guacamole and Easy Fresh Salsa.

Vegetarian Nachos - The Best Easy Nachos Recipe

These Vegetarian Nachos are popping with flavors, textures, and tastes.  It's a simple, easy and crowd-pleasing recipe I've been making for decades.  If you think an easy nachos recipe needs ground beef, steak or meat, these meatless nachos are here to prove you wrong.  Whether you made this for a fast and fun family dinner, a party appetizer or a game day treat, you simply can't go wrong with this 6-ingredient, 10-minute recipe.

This Easy Nachos recipe is stacked high with tortilla chips, cheese, pico de Gallo, black beans instead of meat, and jalapenos.  It's baked to perfection and dunked in favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, or greek yogurt.

My family always makes these for watching fall college football or on Super Bowl Sunday, but this versatile recipe is ideal for an easy party appetizer, family dinner, or even snacks or a movie night at home.  This makes a wonderful meal or great appetizer for any party, football season for not.

You'll absolutely adore that this recipe is made on a sheet pan, and if you line it with foil, you're in for a dinner or snack that has very little clean up too.  Plus, this recipe comes together quickly in just 10 minutes.

Can Vegetarians eat nachos?

Yes! Many nachos at restaurants are not vegetarian though and are made with ground beef though, so make sure to find a recipe like this that is perfect for vegetarians.  Making these vegetarian nachos at home is the ideal way for vegetarians to enjoy nachos.

Looking for a truly healthy vegetarian nachos recipe, my Mini Bell Pepper Vegetarian Nachos which are made with mini bell peppers instead of chips!

Why You'll Love this Sheet Pan Vegetarian Nachos Recipe...

• This is the Sheet Pan Vegetarian Nachos recipe... which is the best easy nachos recipe... is a go-to because they are so easy and only involve 6 ingredients!  It also has a super easy cleanup.
• These really are the best meatless nachos because they are still nice and hearty without the meat.
• No... this isn't a "healthy" recipe... but it sure is good!  While there are still plenty of indulgences on this pan, I do make my nachos a bit better for you by trading meat for black beans, using lower-fat cheese, and plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream.  With some small adjustments, you can make these nachos healthier than the ones at a restaurant.  For a fully healthy sheet pan nachos, try Mini Bell Pepper Vegetarian Nachos.
• To make this easy-loaded veggie recipe with no meat I swap canned black beans for traditional meat like ground beef, steak, barbacoa, or carnitas.  They are easier to make without the meat because you don't have to pre-cook the beans.  Often you have to cook the meat in a skillet before even starting your nachos, so using canned beans takes out that step.
• I also keep these fast and simple by using a few ready-made ingredients.  The biggest trick is buying store-bought fresh pico de gallo in the produce department... the one with the tomatoes and onions already chopped up.  That gives these meatless nachos tons of flavor and veggies without a lot of work.
• Sometimes I'll make my own guacamole but if I'm really busy, I don't feel guilty about picking up store-bought guac either.  I'll also sometimes make my own salsa.
• This flexible dish can be customized to your own tastes! You can even give everyone in your family their own corner of the pan to pick their toppings.
• You can easily serve this as an appetizer, meal, or snack for movie night too.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make my Easy Vegetarian Nachos recipe.  These nachos without meat are full of flavor things to these ingredients.  You'll notice there is NO MEAT in this nachos recipe.  The black beans give the dish more substance and take the place of the meat like ground beef, chicken, pork, or ground turkey.   Keep reading for the full recipe amounts.

• Corn Tortilla Chips: You can use a bag of your favorite tortilla chips.  Any bag of tortilla chips brand with do but I am partial to traditional Hint of Lime Chips.  You can easily make this dish a bit healthier with baked chips, blue chips, or a healthier packaged tortilla chip.  To make these gluten-free, check to make sure your bag of chips is gluten-free.  Many tortilla chips are made with corn and are naturally gluten-free, but check.
• Cheese: I pick a Mexican Blend cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese for these!  I like the 2% but feel free to use full fat if that matches your diet.  Sharp cheddar cheese is also a great choice.  I buy pre-shredded cheese for this BUT if you shred your own it melts better.
• Black Beans: Rinse and drain canned black beans to make this recipe super simple.  Canned pinto or refried beans are also delicious.
• Pico de Gallo: Store-bought pico de gallo gives you chopped tomato and red onion without having to do the work yourself.  You'll usually find it in the produce section of your grocery store.
• Pickled Jalapenos: These are my favorite part! You can either use fresh if you want more heat or leave them off if you want no heat.
• Cilantro: Fresh cilantro or green onions gives the nachos a nice touch at the end.

Optional Dips:

You can serve these nachos as shown, drizzle them with toppings, or alongside other dips.  Here are some options.

• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Mango Avocado Salsa
• Pineapple Salsa
• Avocado Lime Dressing
• Greek Yogurt Chipotle Ranch
• Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
• Queso
• Sour Cream
• Avocado Crema
• Plain Greek Yogurt

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Easy Vegetarian Nachos recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Line a sheet pan or rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
3. Put one layer of chips down using about half of the bag.  Top the chips with a sprinkle of black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, jalapenos, and cheese.
4. Repeat with the second layer of chips and toppings.
5. Bake on high for 8-12 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly.  Cook until you get melty cheese.
6. Top with fresh cilantro or green onions.
7. Serve with your favorite tips like guacamole, salsa, and plain greek yogurt.

Variations

I love this Vegetarian Nachos - The Best Easy Nachos recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Make it Small Batch: You could easily make a smaller batch by using only one layer of chips.
• Make it Healthier: Make it a bit healthier by using whole-grain chips.  I love ALDI whole-grain tortilla brand chips.
• Swap out the Beans: If you don't like black beans you could also use pinto beans.
• Make it Vegan Nachos: Swap out your favorite vegan cheese.
• Add More Flavor: For an extra burst of flavor sprinkle the top of the nachos with my Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix.

Other Topping Ideas:

I kept these Vegetarian Nachos simple, but you can add any of these toppings you might prefer for truly loaded veggie nachos recipe.

• Fresh Avocado
• Black Olives
• Cotija Cheese
• Fresh Jalapenos
• Diced Bell Pepper
• Diced Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Diced Tomato
• Diced Onion
• Garlic
• Lime Wedges
• Lime Juice
• Oregano

FAQ

Can I assemble this ahead of time? 

You can, but it could get soggy.  I like to do all the prep work like draining the beans, getting the sauces in bowls, and assembling this right before I'm ready to make it.

What about leftovers?

Leftovers would most likely get soggy! These are best enjoyed right when they come out of the oven.

What temperature should nachos be cooked at?

I like to cook mine at high heat - 425 degrees- so they get nice and crispy.  Just be sure to stay close and keep an eye on them because they can burn quickly and oven cooking times do vary.

Are homemade nachos healthy?

Homemade nachos can still be high in salt and fat, but you can make some healthy swaps to make them a bit better for you.  Because these nachos don't have greasy beef, they are already a bit healthier.  For healthier nachos choose whole grain or baked chips, low-fat cheese, and greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

If you are looking for a truly HEALTHY nachos recipe, to my Mini Bell Pepper Vegetarian Nachos which are very similar to these but are made with mini bell peppers instead of chips.  They are trully a competly healthy, guilt-free alternative.

Vegetarian Nachos are the Best Easy Nachos Recipe with NO Meat!

These Vegetarian Nachos are so delicious and mostly the best easy nachos recipe.   I love how simply they come together and what a cozy and delicious snack they make.  Whether we make them on game day or for a movie night, they are always a hit.  I've even started serving them as a meal or appetizer.

I've been making this Vegetarian Nachos recipe for years and this was actually one of the first recipes I published on Running in a Skirt in early 2013.  The recipe photos may look a little better these days (I hope!) but the food still tastes the same.  This tried and true family favorite is something I enjoy and is really the BEST Veggie Nachos you'll find.

Enjoy!

More Healthy Vegetarian Nachos to Try:

• Sheet Pan Vegetarian Bell Pepper Nachos <--- very similar recipe but uses mini bell peppers instead of chips! 
• Greek Nachos with Tzatziki Sauce

More Healthy Snack, Appetizer & Dips Recipes:

• Healthier Jalapeno Popper Dip
• Cauliflower Buffalo Dip
• Greek Yogurt Guacamole
• Greek Yogurt Guacamole Potato Skins
• Baked Sweet Potato Chips
• 15 Vegetarian Game Day Recipes
• 12 Healthy & Vegetarian Super Bowl Recipes

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Vegetarian Nachos - The Best Easy Nachos Recipe

Julie Wunder

My Sheet Pan Vegetarian Nachos recipe uses a few healthy swaps and a sheet pan for an irresistible meal or appetizer.  This meatless easy nachos recipe is made with just 6 ingredients in just 10 minutes and topped with black beans, pico de gallo, jalapenos, and lots of cheese making these the best nachos without meat.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 bag Hint of Lime Tortilla Chips
• 7 ounces Mexican Cheese, 2%
• 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained, 15.5 ounce
• 16 ounces Pico de Gallo, store-bought and drained
• ¼ cup pickled jalapenos
• 1 handful cilantro, optional
• Toppings: Guacamole, Salsa, Plain Greek Yogurt

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Lay half the chips on the cookie sheet.  Cover with half the black beans, half the pico, half the jalapenos, and half of the cheese.  Be careful to get the toppings actually on the chips and not the pan. Repeat with a second layer.
• Bake on high 8-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
• Top with guacamole and fresh cilantro!  Serve with additional salsa and sour cream or plain greek yogurt if desired.

Notes

Storage and Leftovers

Serve these meatless easy nachos recipes immediately so the chips don't get soggy.  Leftovers will not keep well.

 

Serve it With:

• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Mango Avocado Salsa
• Pineapple Salsa
• Avocado Lime Dressing
• Greek Yogurt Chipotle Ranch
• Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
• Sour Cream
• Plain Greek Yogurt

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 1196mgPotassium: 371mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 494mgIron: 3mg

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