Sheet-Pan Nachos Pantry Beans (Printable)

Crunchy chips topped with spiced beans, mixed vegetables, and melted cheddar for an easy Tex-Mex dish.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips

→ Beans

02 - 14 oz canned 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 and pepper, to taste

→ Frozen Vegetables

07 - 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables (corn, bell peppers, carrots, peas)

→ Cheese

08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

09 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Sour cream, to serve
14 - Salsa, to serve
15 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for busy nights
  • Customizable with pantry staples and frozen veggies
02 -
  • This recipe is vegetarian and easily made vegan by using plant-based cheese and sour cream.
  • Avoid high-water frozen vegetables like spinach to keep nachos crispy.
03 -
  • Swap out toppings to suit taste or dietary needs.
  • Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.
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