These vegan nachos are a quick and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite Mexican dish. They're made with tortilla chips, black beans, red onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and guacamole. Simply spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet, top with the remaining ingredients, and bake for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
Nachos are a Mexican dish that typically consists of tortilla chips covered in cheese and other toppings. They are a popular appetizer or snack, and can be served at parties or gatherings. Nachos were invented in the 1940s by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, a maƮtre d' at a restaurant in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. Anaya created the dish for a group of US Army soldiers who were stationed nearby. The soldiers loved the nachos, and the dish quickly became popular in the United States.
Vegan nachos are a variation on the traditional dish that is made without cheese or other animal products. They are just as delicious as the original, and can be enjoyed by people of all dietary preferences.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 bag vegan tortilla chips
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Guacamole, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet.
Top with black beans, red onion, green bell pepper, and tomatoes.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
Top with avocado, cilantro, and guacamole.
Serve immediately.
Why It Works
The combination of tortilla chips, black beans, red onion, green bell pepper, and tomatoes creates a delicious and flavorful base for the nachos.
The avocado and cilantro add a creamy and herbaceous touch, while the guacamole provides a rich and satisfying flavor.
Baking the nachos for 10 minutes helps to melt the cheese and warm the other ingredients, creating a gooey and delicious dish.