Sheet-Pan Nachos with Beans (Print)

A quick, flavorful sheet-pan dish with tortilla chips, spiced beans, frozen vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips

→ Beans

02 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 tsp chili powder
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Frozen Vegetables

08 - 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables (corn, bell peppers, carrots, peas)

→ Cheese

09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

10 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
11 - 1 medium tomato, diced
12 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Sour cream, to serve
15 - Salsa, to serve
16 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss the rinsed black beans with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Spread the tortilla chips evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Scatter the seasoned beans evenly over the chips, then distribute the frozen mixed vegetables on top.
05 - Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the layered ingredients.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles and the vegetables are heated through.
07 - Remove from oven and top with spring onions, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes for convenient weeknight meals
  • Uses pantry beans and frozen veggies, so no fresh produce required
02 -
  • Nachos can easily be adjusted for vegan or gluten-free diets with substitutions
  • Using frozen veggies speeds up prep and adds nutrition without sacrificing taste
03 -
  • Don't overload the nachos to keep the chips crisp
  • Swap cheese or protein for variety, like vegan cheese or cooked tofu
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