This healthier classic of traditional street food nachos uses an abundance of fresh veggies, beans, and salsa so you won’t even miss the meat or cheese. These Street Food Vegan Nachos are just like grabbing your favorite food truck indulgence, but it’s a healthier quick appetizer!
Vegan Nachos call for the perfect tortilla chip!
For these street food nachos, you’ll want to grab a sturdy tortilla chip. I like using restaurant style triangles or rounded yellow corn chips. Just make sure your chips are large with plenty of crunch so they can handle all the toppings!
You can’t eat this quick appetizer without salsa!
If you like spicy foods, these vegan nachos are for you! And if spice isn’t your thing, don’t worry, we have an option for you, too! As for the salsa, I like to use a medium jarred salsa and add a squeeze of lime. For a less spicy option, you can use a green salsa verde. Here is our favorite homemade salsa if you feel up to the challenge. Whatever style you crave, it’ll be delicious on this pile of vegan nachos!
Whether you’re making food for a party or you need a side dish to serve with tacos, these vegan street food nachos will hit the spot!
Ingredients
- 6 oz tortilla chips
- ½ cup black beans
- 2 tbsp diced red onion
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup medium salsa
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced (optional)
- Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Spread the tortilla chips on a large microwave-safe plate.
- Add the black beans, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Carefully remove from microwave and add the avocado, salsa, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Preheat the oven to 300ºF.
- Spread the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet.
- Add the black beans, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes until warm, but not browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Carefully transfer to a large plate and add the avocado, salsa, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Notes
Home Chef Tip: If you don't have all of the ingredients on hand, just use what you have with a similar texture! These nachos beg to be customized.
Missing one of the ingredients? Don’t stress! This recipe is super flexible, so you can make it with the ingredients you already have on hand. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Substitution Tips For This Healthier Classic:
- Don’t like it spicy? Use a mild salsa and skip the jalapeño.
- No black beans? Use pinto beans instead.
- Out of avocado? Try adding refried beans.
- Can’t find orange bell pepper? Swap it for a red bell pepper instead.
Looking for a few other dishes to serve with your favorite tacos? Try this Mexican Street Corn Salad or Black Bean and Corn Salad!
We hope you love this Street Food Vegan Nachos recipe from SoFabFood Home Chef, Liz from I Heart Vegetables. If you enjoyed this taco truck classic, you can find more like it by visiting our appetizer section. For weekly recipe inspiration, subscribe to our newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Pinterest and Instagram. Enjoy!
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