Vegetable Nachos with Cheese
Crisp tortilla chips baked with seasoned beans, corn, vegetables, and melted cheddar, then finished with fresh toppings, salsa, and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Stem and seed the bell pepper, then dice it; dice the onion as well.
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Step 3
Combine the bell pepper, onion, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
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Step 4
Spread the tortilla chips evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Distribute the vegetable mixture over the chips and cover with the grated cheese.
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Step 5
Bake until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling lightly at the edges.
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Step 6
Let the nachos stand briefly so the cheese can settle.
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Step 7
Dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the jalapeño, and chop the cilantro. Scatter them over the nachos, then squeeze the lime evenly over the top.
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Step 8
Serve the nachos immediately with the salsa and sour cream alongside.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days; the chips will soften during storage.
Risk factors
- Hot oven and baking sheet can cause burns.
- Cheese and sour cream are perishable dairy products.
- Jalapeño residue can irritate eyes and skin.