Vegetarian Microwave Nachos

Total time8 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time3 min

Crispy tortilla chips get piled high with hearty black beans, melty shredded cheddar, and a scattering of pickled jalapeños for a little kick in every bite. A few quick zaps in the microwave is all it takes to turn the cheese bubbly and golden at the edges, no oven required. Finish it off with cool dollops of sour cream, a spoonful of salsa, and a scatter of fresh cilantro for a snack that's as fast as it is satisfying. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing option whether you're feeding a game-day group or just craving something cheesy and crunchy solo. This one fits right into a vegetarian spread without any fuss.

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Ingredients

2 servings

4 oz tortilla chips
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp pickled jalapeño slices

For serving

¼ cup sour cream (optional)
¼ cup salsa (optional)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Spread the tortilla chips in a single, slightly overlapping layer on a large microwave-safe plate or dish.
2
Scatter the black beans evenly over the chips, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top in an even layer, covering the chips as fully as possible.

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