Black bean sheet pan nacho salad is filled with crispy chips, black beans, cheese topped with salad ingredients. It's a quick, easy and nutritious vegetarian meal that can be on your table in less than 30 minutes.

Here is what you will need
You can make your nachos any way that you like them, here are the basic ingredients which I used, see below for more ingredient suggestions.
- canned or cooked black beans
- tortilla chips
- cheddar or monterey jack cheese
- salsa
- parchment paper (optional but makes clean up easy)
- shredded lettuce
- chopped cabbage
- a sheet pan
Estimated amount of time to make this recipe: 20 to 30 minutes.
Unlike typical nachos that are piled high with chips, meat, beans and cheese, these nachos are simply spread out on a sheet pan and baked until the chips are crispy and the cheese melts. You can pull them form anywhere in the pan without a pile of chips collapsing in front of you.
To make it more interesting and nutritious, the nachos are topped with chopped salad ingredients for a perfect blend of nachos and salad - delicious in every bite. Try them with a spoonful of homemade guacamole or spicy mango habanero salsa for a real treat.
This is a meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes, and it's perfect for using up what you have in your kitchen. It's quick and so easy to put together and totally customizable, the possibilities are endless.
Tips
Tortilla chips
Any type of tortilla chip will work here. We prefer the thinner restaurant style like these Late July Tortilla Chips. Some pepole prefer a more sturdy chip, so it's up to you.
You can also make your own tortilla chips by slicing a tortilla into 8 wedges, brusing them with oil and baking them in teh oven until they become crispy.
The best cheese to use
A nice melty cheese that you shred yourself works best with nachos. Cheddar, monterey jack, and mozzarella cheese are all good choices. You can use just one type of cheese or make your own blend.
Storage
Store your leftover nachos in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them without the salad ingredients in the oven or the micorwave and top with fresh salad ingredients.
Freezing is not recommended
Meal Prep Tip
To make sheet pan nachos even quicker, prepare the ingredients ahead of time (smash up the beans, shred the cheese, cut up the vegetables) and store them separately in food storage containers in the refrigerator.
Change up the ingredients
- In place of black beans, use kidney, white or chickpeas
- Use leftover pulled pork, chili, or shredded chicken in place of or in addition to the black beans
- Add chopped jalapeno or bell peppers
- In addition to the lettuce, top the nachos with avocado slices, cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapenos, fresh cilantro, chopped onions, a scoop of Greek yogurt.
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Ingredients
- 24 Tortilla chips
- 1 cup of black beans
- ½ tablespoon salsa
- 3 to 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sliced jalapeno pepper - optional
- 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded cabbage
Instructions
- remove from oven and top with salad ingredients
Notes
- In place of black beans, use kidney, white or chickpeas
- Use leftover pulled pork, chili, or shredded chicken in place of or in addition to the black beans
- Add chopped jalapeno or bell peppers
- In addition to the lettuce, top the nachos with avocado slices, cucumbers, olives, pickled jalapenos, fresh cilantro, chopped onions, a scoop of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
Laura says
I'm always looking for new NACHO recipes.
Anne says
Now you have one! Enjoy!
Caroline says
I love this idea of a much healthier nachos - definitely makes it feel completely OK to make it a meal!
Anne says
Thanks Caroline!
Carlos at Spoonabilities says
I genuinely appreciate the photo instructions! Great recipe idea for the upcoming summer season.
Anne says
Thank you Carlos!
Eileen Kelly says
We love these nachos.Not fans of loaded beefy nachos. Adding the lettuce adds texture and another layer of flavor. We could snack on these all day.
Terri says
Nachos and salad are a game changer- now I don’t have to feel guilty about eating nachos!!!
colleen kennedy says
Great idea for a fun meatless meal or appetizer!