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Cheesy Black Bean Nachos
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Cheesy Black Bean Nachos Recipe

These vegetarian black bean nachos are topped with a creamy cheese sauce to ensure tasty goodness in every bite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: game day snacks, vegetarian appetizer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Author: Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen

Ingredients

For the black beans:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • juice from 1 lime
  • ½ cup fresh salsa

For the Cilantro-Lime Sauce:

  • ¼ cup greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon minced green onion
  • ¼ teaspoon finely minced jalapeno
  • ⅛ teaspoon sugar
  • pinch of salt

For the cheese sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup milk I recommend using 2%
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded cheese I use a combination of sharp cheddar and Mexican blend
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves minced

To serve:

  • 10 - 16 oz tortilla chips
  • ½ cup pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions

Prepare the beans:

  • Heat oil in a 10" skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additonal minute.
  • Add the beans and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add the spices, cook until fragrant. About 30 seconds. Using a potato masher, lightly mash the beans. Add the salsa and lime juice, stir until well blended. Cook for 5 minutes until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat until ready to serve nachos.

Prepare the Cilantro-Lime sauce:

  • Mix the yogurt and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the cheese sauce:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until small bubbles form at the edges of the pan. Stir in the cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted and the sauce becomes smooth. Turn off heat and keep warm until ready to serve.

To serve the nachos:

  • Add the warm chips to a serving dish or dishes. Top with black beans, cheese sauce and Cilantro-Lime sauce. Add pico, avocado and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 550kcal