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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: game day snacks, vegetarian appetizer
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550kcal
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
- ½ teaspoon green 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
For the chips:
- 10 - 16 oz tortilla chips
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
To serve:
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- 1 avocado diced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
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. A
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 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:
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.
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 550kcal