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Vegetarian Nachos Recipe with Creamy Cilantro Lime Drizzle

Words cannot express how tasty these vegetarian nachos are. They're great on their own but the creamy cilantro lime drizzle puts them over the top!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 349kcal
Author Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

Nachos:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ large red onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained (reduced sodium, if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 bag tortilla chips (about a 10 oz. bag)
  • 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • Optional garnishes: cilantro, avocado, tomato, salsa, green onions

Cilantro Lime Drizzle:

  • ½ cup sour cream (reduced fat is okay)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (reduced fat is okay)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice (zest lime before juicing!)
  • ½ cup tightly packed torn cilantro leaves and stems
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers and onions and sauté until softened. Add black beans and taco seasoning; stir to combine.
  • Coat 2 sheet pans with nonstick cooking spray. Spread chips into an even layer on pan. Top with half of cheese, then with pepper and bean mixture, then top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and melted.
  • Meanwhile, blend creamy cilantro lime drizzle ingredients together in a blender until combined and no large pieces of cilantro remain.
  • Drizzle sauce over nachos immediately prior to serving. Serve with desired toppings.

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Notes

  • This recipe is gluten-free. Most tortilla chips are made with ground corn although some may have added wheat flour. Be sure to read the label carefully to ascertain that the chips are gluten-free. 
  • Speaking of chips, it's really up to you how many chips you want to use. If you use a lot more than 10 oz., you may need to add more shredded cheese.
  • The nutrition information does not include extra toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 2mg