Aaron's Famous Vegetarian Nachos

This plate of nachos 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 jalapeno.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 23 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

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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