Aaron's Famous Vegetarian Nachos

This vegetarian nachos recipe is very satisfying and craveable. I can eat them once a week. You can add whatever toppings you like, but this is our favorite. Also good topped with sliced pepperoncini or diced jalapeño. You can try these with meat, too. They are great with grilled chicken.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 882 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded lettuce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans fat-free refried beans
• 1 (7.75 ounce) can jalapeno salsa (such as El Pato®)
• 1 (12 ounce) bag tortilla chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine refried beans and salsa in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until blended and heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Cook under the preheated broiler until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with lettuce and olives.

Step 3

Preheat the oven broiler. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Arrange tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon refried bean mixture over chips. Sprinkle with pepper Jack cheese, green bell pepper, and onion.