Easy Vegetarian Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips, hearty Mexican beans, melty cheese, and creamy guac — these Easy Vegetarian Nachos are everything a quick, comforting dinner should be. Full of flavour, ready in 30 minutes, and guaranteed to please the whole crew.

Created by Live Love Nourish using fresh, spray-free ingredients from Spray-Free Farmacy, this gluten-free nacho dish is endlessly adaptable, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day spreads.

🌶 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crispy, cheesy, satisfying comfort food
  
• Gluten free with easy dairy-free swaps
  
• Packed with fibre-rich beans and veg
  
• Perfect for sharing (or not!)
  
• Ready in just 30 minutes

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 packet tortilla chips
  
• 1 Taco recipe base
  
• 1 capsicum, chopped
  
• 1 red onion, diced
  
• 1 corn cob, blanched and kernels removed (or use canned)
  
• 800g mixed beans, drained
  
• 400g chopped tomatoes
  
• 1 avocado
  
• 1 lemon or lime
  
• Pantry staples (not included in the recipe kit):
• Olive oil
  
• Shredded cheese*
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• Sour cream* (optional)
  
• Fresh coriander* (optional)
  

*For dairy-free: Omit cheese and sour cream or use dairy-free options like Coyo and extra guacamole.

🍽 Instructions

1. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil. Add chopped capsicum and diced red onion. Cook over medium heat until softened.
   
2. Add Taco recipe base, corn, and mixed beans. Stir well to combine.
   
3. Spread tortilla chips over a large ovenproof tray or dish.
   
4. Spoon the bean mixture evenly over the chips. Top with chopped tomatoes and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
   
5. Bake in a preheated oven for 5–7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
   
6. In a bowl, mash avocado with a squeeze of lemon or lime, plus salt and pepper.
   
7. Spoon guacamole over nachos just before serving.
   
8. Add optional toppings like sour cream and fresh coriander to finish.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Spice it up: Add jalapeños or chilli flakes to the bean mix
  
• Add protein: Stir through cooked lentils or swap beans for shredded chicken (if not vegetarian)
  
• Make it a bowl: Serve the nacho toppings over rice for a deconstructed version
  
• Kid-friendly: Let little ones build their own with mild toppings

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