These electric skillet veggie nachos make the cooking process easy by just layering the ingredients, putting on the lid, and letting them cook without heating the whole house on a hot summer day. Make them at home or take your skillet on your next camping trip to enjoy them anywhere.
While nachos are great with meat (especially these carne asada nachos and bison brisket nachos), these vegetarian nachos have plenty of seasoning, fresh veggies, beans and cheese to keep you full and satisfied.
Did you know that the original recipe for nachos is vegetarian? In 1943 in Piedras Negras, Mexico, when a maître d' named Nacho created this dish for a group of women, he only used three ingredients: tortilla chips, shredded Wisconsin cheddar and sliced jalapeños.
After that, whenever someone adds ingredients like meat, salsa or black beans, it is a "modern" version of nachos.
In a way, this veggie nachos recipe is an homage to the original for its vegetarian ingredients and its use of the original ingredients: the tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
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Ingredients
- tortilla chips - Go for plain, lightly salted tortilla chips for best results.
- cheddar cheese - Use regular cheddar or spicy cheddar if you like extra heat.
- taco seasoning - Here is a good taco seasoning or consider making your own spice blend.
- fresh cilantro - Omit if you don't like cilantro.
- fresh jalapeño peppers - You can substitute with your favorite hot peppers or even pickled jalapeños.
*Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.
Tools
You will need an electric skillet, a small pan (9" or 10" should work well) and small baking rack that fits inside your skillet.
How to Make Electric Skillet Nachos
Step #1. Preheat skillet and layer ingredients. Preheat electric skillet to 375ºF. In a small baking pan, arrange the tortilla chips, cheese and black beans. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning.
Step #2. Cook. Place a small baking rack into the electric skillet. Then, place the baking pan on top of it and cover with the lid. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Step #3. Serve. Top with the tomatoes, green onions, black olives, fresh cilantro and jalapeños. Serve the skillet nachos with salsa (check out how to make tomatillo salsa), guacamole and sour cream, if desired.
Joss' Top Tip
Nobody likes soggy leftover nachos, so use the electric skillet to reheat the nachos and they will come out warm and crispy. Just return them to the pan and into the skillet preheated at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Serving Suggestions
- These nachos would be great with this pub beer cheese dip.
- If you are in the mood for a drink with your nachos, tequila-based drinks like this slushy margarita are a classic.
- The mojito, another refreshing drink, can help cool your tastebuds with its use of mint. Here is a non-alcoholic mojito recipe.
- As for beer, you may want to go with a blonde ale.
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📋Recipe
Electric Skillet Veggie Nachos
Ingredients
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups cheddar cheese - shredded
- ½ cup canned black beans - drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup tomatoes - chopped
- ¼ cup black olives - sliced
- ¼ cup green onions - chopped
- ¼ cup jalapeño peppers - sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro - chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat electric skillet to 375ºF.
- In a small baking pan (9" should work well), arrange the tortilla chips, cheese and black beans. Sprinkle with the taco seasoning.4 cups tortilla chips, 2 cups cheddar cheese, ½ cup canned black beans, 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- Place a small baking rack into the electric skillet. Then, place the baking pan on top of it and cover with the lid. Cook for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with the tomatoes, green onions, black olives, fresh cilantro and jalapeños. Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream, if desired.½ cup tomatoes, ¼ cup black olives, ¼ cup green onions, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, ¼ cup jalapeño peppers
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Notes
- These nachos can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Nobody likes soggy leftover nachos, so use the electric skillet to reheat the nachos and they will come out warm and crispy. Just return them to the pan and into the skillet (on top of the baking rack) preheated at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
Joss says
These are so easy and tasty! My husband and son were shocked when they found out there was no meat on these nachos. Hey couldn’t even tell they were vegetarian.