Best 11 Black Bean Nachos Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Black bean nachos have become a widely popular appetizer or main course that is both flavorful and versatile. This savory dish is perfect for parties, game days, or a quick and easy meal. Cooking black bean nachos requires minimal effort and allows for creative freedom in selecting toppings. These nachos can be easily customized to suit dietary preferences and taste buds, making them a go-to dish for gatherings and casual dining.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BLACK BEAN NACHOS



Cheesy Black Bean Nachos image

We're trying to go meatless once a week, and this dish helps make those meals fun, quick and super delicious. It's a great way to use up beans and canned tomatoes from your pantry. -Cynthia Nelson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
4 cups multigrain tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro and additional jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix beans, tomatoes and jalapenos. Arrange chips in an even layer in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Top with bean mixture and cheese., Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS



Chicken and Black Bean Nachos image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Half a 13-ounce bag tortilla chips (about 5 cups)
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
Half a rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat shredded
2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1 to 1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups Roasted Garlic Guacamole, recipe follows, or store-bought guacamole
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Pickled jalapenos, for serving
1 head garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 serrano pepper
4 Hass avocadoes, halved, pitted and peeled
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Spread the chips out evenly on a baking sheet. Top with the beans and chicken, then the cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Top with the lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro and pickled jalapenos.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Slice the top off the head of garlic. Place the garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil and drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap the garlic tightly. Roast for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the garlic, until soft and golden brown. Let cool completely. Squeeze the peel of each clove to release the garlic.
  • In a food processor, combine the garlic, serrano, avocados, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until chunky. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS



Chicken and Black Bean Nachos image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 ounces tortilla chips
2 cups poached, shredded chicken
10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
16 ounces salsa
1 avocado, coarsely chopped
Thinly sliced jalapeno, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in middle position.
  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons safflower oil. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add black beans, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from heat.
  • On a sheet pan or oven-safe platter, layer one-third the tortilla chips and top with one third the black beans, chicken, cheese, and salsa. Repeat layering twice more.
  • Transfer to oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted throughout. Remove from oven, top with avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream, and serve immediately.

ULTIMATE BLACK BEAN NACHOS



Ultimate Black Bean Nachos image

This was attached to my coupon! I wanted to make sure I recorded it before I bought something :-). Sold by Tostitos but I'm sure other brands will be o.k.

Provided by VKuuipo Bridges

Categories     Black Beans

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (13 1/2 ounce) bag of restaurant style tortilla chips
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (11 1/2 ounce) mild salsa
1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 bunch green onion, diced
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil at 375 degrees.
  • Place tortilla chips on an oven-safe baking sheet.
  • Drain black beans and corn.
  • Combine with Salsa and green onions.
  • Top each chip with 2 tablespoons black bean mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Heat in oven 3-5 mnutes or until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with chopped tomatoes and serve immediately.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN NACHOS



Black Bean Chicken Nachos image

The best chicken nachos can be found at Zeppelins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Zeppelins' famous dish inspired me to make my own nachos-but with the added convenience of a slow cooker. I always use cilantro because it is economical and makes the dish pop with flavor. -Natalie Hess, Pennsville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
2 jars (16 ounces each) black bean and corn salsa
1 each medium green pepper and sweet red pepper, chopped
Tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional toppings: Minced fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeno slices and sour cream

Steps:

  • Place chicken, salsa and peppers in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker to heat through. Using a slotted spoon, serve chicken over chips; sprinkle with cheese and optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS



Chicken and Black Bean Nachos image

Try our easy chicken nachos recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn, made with black beans, cooked chicken, and salsa.

Provided by Lucinda Scala Quinn

Categories     Super Bowl     snack     Bean     Chicken     Cheese     Salsa     Avocado     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce/425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces (340 g) tortilla chips
2 cups (250 g) shredded cooked chicken
1 ⅔ cups (10 ounces/284 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1¾ cups (16 ounces/454 g) salsa, store-bought or salsa verde
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) with the rack in the center position. Heat the safflower oil in a 10-inch (25 cm) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the black beans, cumin, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • Arrange one-third of the tortilla chips on a baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Top with one-third each of the black beans, chicken, cheese, and salsa. Repeat this layering twice more.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted throughout, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the avocado, jalapeño, and dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE AND BLACK BEAN NACHOS



Artichoke and Black Bean Nachos image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (9-ounce) bag red or blue corn tortillas
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12-ounce) jar marinated and quartered artichoke hearts
1 (8-ounce) bag pre-shredded Monterey jack
5 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup sour cream
1/2 bunch scallions, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • On a heatproof serving platter, layer the tortillas to cover the surface of the platter. Top with 1/3 of the black beans. Place 1/3 of the artichokes on top of the black beans. Sprinkle some of the cheese and tomatoes on top of the artichokes. Repeat the layers 2 more times. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts. Garnish with dollops of sour cream and the chopped scallions.

QUICK AND EASY BLACK BEAN NACHOS VEGETARIAN



Quick and Easy Black Bean Nachos Vegetarian image

Make and share this Quick and Easy Black Bean Nachos Vegetarian recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Silly Goose

Categories     Black Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 cups tortilla chips (I dont really measure use enough to cover pan)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian chili (or any chili you desire)
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salsa (to garnish)
sour cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350
  • Put black beans, turkey chili chili and taco seasoning in small sauce pan. Heat until warm.
  • Spread tortilla chips on cookie sheet.
  • Spoon bean mixture over chips.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is melted approixmately 10-15 minutes.
  • Top with salsa and sour cream.

BLACK BEAN NACHOS FROM GOYA®



Black Bean Nachos from GOYA® image

Crisp tortilla chips are topped with black beans, chopped tomatoes, jalapeno pepper slices, and shredded cheese, then broiled until cheese is bubbly. Serve with pico de gallo and gaucamole for a quick and tasty snack.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces tortilla chips
1 (15.5 ounce) can GOYA® Black Beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
4 GOYA® Whole Jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
GOYA® Pico de Gallo, for garnish
Frozen GOYA® Guacamole, thawed, for garnish

Steps:

  • Arrange top oven rack 6 inches from top heat source. Heat broiler.
  • Arrange tortilla chips in single layer in 12-inch skillet (or other oven-proof dish of equal size). Sprinkle beans, tomatoes, peppers and scallions evenly over chips. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chips and toppings.
  • Broil, occasionally rotating pan for even melting, until cheese is bubbly and toppings are hot, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Serve with Pico de Gallo and guacamole, if desired.

BLACK BEAN NACHOS



Black Bean Nachos image

Provided by Judith Finlayson

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Slow Cooker     Bean     Cheese     Pepper     Appetizer     Side     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Buffet     Cheddar     Hot Pepper     Tailgating     Poker/Game Night     Jalapeño     Party     Monterey Jack     Poblano

Yield Makes about 3 cups (750 mL)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (14 to 19 oz/398 to 540 mL) black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed
1 cup salsa (see tips)
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 roasted peppers (poblanos or sweet), peeled and diced
1 roasted jalapeño, seeded and diced, or 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Tortilla chips
Small (2 to 31⁄2 quart) slow cooker

Steps:

  • In slow cooker stoneware, combine beans, salsa, green onions, poblano and jalapeño peppers and cheese. Stir well. Cover and cook on High for 1 1/2 hours, until mixture is hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips.

PRESSURE-COOKER BLACK BEAN CHICKEN NACHOS



Pressure-Cooker Black Bean Chicken Nachos image

One of my favorite local restaurants, Zeppelins, has the best chicken nachos. Its famous dish inspired me to create my own, with the added convenience of using the pressure cooker. I recommend fresh cilantro because it makes the dish pop with flavor. -Natalie Hess, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 18m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 jars (16 ounces each) black bean and corn salsa
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 package (12 ounces) tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Minced fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeno slices and sour cream

Steps:

  • Place chicken, salsa and peppers in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 7 minutes. Quick release pressure; press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to pressure cooker. Using a slotted spoon, serve chicken over chips; sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, cilantro. Add toppings of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe avocados: Use ripe avocados for a creamier and tastier guacamole. Look for avocados that are dark green or black in color, and slightly soft when gently squeezed.
  • Make your own salsa: Fresh, homemade salsa is always better than store-bought. Look for recipes that use fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos.
  • Use quality cheese: The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your nachos. Use a good quality cheddar cheese, or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Layer your nachos properly: Start with a layer of chips, then add your toppings, and then another layer of chips. Repeat until you have used all of your ingredients.
  • Broil your nachos: Broiling the nachos will help to melt the cheese and crisp up the chips. Keep an eye on the nachos so that they don't burn.

Conclusion:

Black bean nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make party food. They are perfect for game day, potlucks, or any other gathering. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your black bean nachos are the best they can be. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or meal, give black bean nachos a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics