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    Baked Vegetarian Nachos

    Published: Apr 27, 2017 · Updated: Nov 19, 2020 by Maggie Unzueta

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos are always a crowd pleaser. Easy-to-make, tasty, and a cheap solution to your weeknight meal challenges. 
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    Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

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    Growing up, we didn’t eat too many meat meals. I know most people think of Mexican food as being full of fried meat and lots of cheese. That’s not the Mexican food that I know. You gotta think about how Mexicans live. I’ll use my father’s family’s ranch as an example. If we wanted meat, we had to raise the cow.

    My grandfather's house outside of Canatlan, Durango, Mexico - Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    This picture is of the ranch. It is my Unzueta family’s home outside of Canatlán, Durango, Mexico. Dirt roads, dogs wandering around, men in sombreros and boots.

    For my quinceañera, my family killed a goat in my honor, and we ate for 4 days! Do you see why we have “weird” food? Tacos de lengua (tongue tacos) or tacos de cabeza (head tacos). Both delicious!

    There is no wasting on the ranch. EVER! Sure, there are grocery stores, but they aren’t well stocked. What did we eat while we were waiting for the cows to get fat? Baked Vegetarian Nachos.

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Here’s what you do… Lay out the Tortilla Chips on a sheet pan.

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    When the fridge is full with leftovers – leftover beans, leftover corn, the cilantro that’s about to turn yucky – this is the dish I make. Baked Vegetarian Nachos is the best “dump from the fridge” meal. Add salsa on top of the tortilla chips. I’m using my Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, but you can add whatever you have on hand. Next are your toppings. In this case, corn, pinto beans, tomatoes, peas, and cheese. FYI, You can use frozen corn and peas.

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    I put a layer of Shredded Cheese over everything. Stick this under the broiler for 5-8 minutes uncovered, or until the cheese is melted and ooey and gooey.

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Lastly, top with Sliced Jalapeños and the Pickled Carrots. Fun fact to share at your next cocktail party: In Mexico, the can of sliced jalapeños is actually called “jalapeños nachos.” It’s like they read my mind.

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Sure, you can add meat, but every now and then, I like to go meatless but never tasteless.. Easy and always a crowd pleaser with the family. Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. Far easier than killing a goat. Enjoy!

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos make the best weeknight meal. This dish comes together fast and uses up leftovers. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Table of Contents

    • 1 Baked Vegetarian Nachos
      • 1.1 Ingredients
      • 1.2 Instructions
      • 1.3 Notes
      • 1.4 Nutrition
          • 1.4.0.1 Maggie Unzueta

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos

    Baked Vegetarian Nachos are always a crowd pleaser. Easy-to-make, tasty, and a cheap solution to your weeknight meal challenges. 
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 445kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups tortilla chips
    • ¼ cup your favorite salsa
    • ½ cup pinto beans cooked
    • ¼ cup frozen corn
    • ¼ cup frozen peas
    • 1 tomato diced
    • 1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
    • pickled jalapeños sliced
    • Green onion sliced
    • Cilantro chopped

    Instructions

    • On a large sheet pan, spread out the tortilla chips.
    • Top the tortilla chips with your favorite salsa.
    • Add the pinto beans, corn, peas, and tomato.
    • Spread Monterrey Jack cheese evenly over the chips and toppings.
    • Place under the broiler for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
    • Add pickled jalapeños, green onion, and cilantro.

    Notes

    You can use frozen corn and peas.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 511mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Alena

      December 08, 2020 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      These nachos are definitely a crowd-pleaser (even if the crowd is just 2!). So delicious.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 09, 2020 at 11:16 am

        Right? This recipe is delicious. Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Karen Affholter

      December 08, 2020 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      Made these this evening – such a great, fun vegetarian meal. My whole family really enjoyed.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 09, 2020 at 11:17 am

        This recipe is the best! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Kay

      December 08, 2020 at 6:33 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic Nachos that I can enjoy with my vegetarian daughter!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 09, 2020 at 11:17 am

        So glad you enjoyed this Kay!

        Reply
    4. Lindsay

      December 07, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 09, 2020 at 11:22 am

        So glad you enjoyed this Lindsay!

        Reply
    5. Swathif

      December 07, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      This vegetarian version of nachos looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 09, 2020 at 11:22 am

        It is.Hope you try it Swathif!

        Reply
    6. Audrey

      December 07, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect for meatless mondays at our house!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 09, 2020 at 11:23 am

        Love meatless Mondays. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    7. Alexandra

      December 07, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      A delicious recipe for the whole family to enjoy!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 09, 2020 at 11:23 am

        So glad you enjoyed this Alexandra!

        Reply
    8. Amy

      December 07, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      So good! Great way to feed a crowd!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 11, 2020 at 11:08 am

        This recipe is amazing! The crowd will love it

        Reply
    9. Ramona

      December 07, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      I could have this every day of the week. Kids loved it too! Delish!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        December 09, 2020 at 11:24 am

        So glad you and your family enjoyed this!

        Reply
    10. Natalie

      April 29, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      That looks amazing! My dad grew up on a farm, so they had the same approach to food: if they didn’t grow it or raise it, they didn’t eat it. I love how inventive my grandparents had to get with their food as a result!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 30, 2017 at 11:34 am

        Yes! We had the same saying.. but in Spanish 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sharon

      April 29, 2017 at 3:53 am

      You’re such a genius! This is totally perfect for leftovers! I gotta make this the next time we have a ton in the fridge.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 30, 2017 at 11:34 am

        You are too kind. Thank you!

        Reply
    12. Angie

      April 28, 2017 at 11:54 am

      Those look so good! I love choosing meat-free options as much as possible.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 30, 2017 at 11:34 am

        Me too. I like to go meatless a few times a week. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Katherine

      April 28, 2017 at 11:11 am

      I could demolish that right now… you’re making me hungry!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 30, 2017 at 11:35 am

        LOL. I know what you mean. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Kate

      April 27, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Mmm, nachos! They look delicious!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 30, 2017 at 11:35 am

        Thank you! I love nachos!

        Reply
    15. Julie Torres

      April 27, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      This just made my day! I must make this!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 30, 2017 at 11:35 am

        So easy to make. You’re going to love them.

        Reply
    16. Jolina

      April 27, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      This looks amazing. A great vegan alternative to meat nachos! And in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations too.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 27, 2017 at 1:17 pm

        Yes and yes. Love meatless meals.

        Reply

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