Layered Game Day Nachos with Spicy Black Bean Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

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A vibrant, crunchy, and spicy nacho platter layered with seasoned black beans, fresh salsa, and melted cheese, perfect for game day snacking. This Mexican-inspired game-day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs tortilla chips, black beans, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 cups tortilla chips
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
1, seeded and minced jalapeño pepper
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup, for serving sour cream
1/4 cup sliced black olives

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 can (15 oz) drained black beans, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until beans are warm and spices are fragrant.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 minced jalapeño pepper (seeded), 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Stir gently to make a fresh salsa.
Step 3: Spread 8 cups tortilla chips evenly on a large oven-safe platter. Scatter the spiced black beans evenly over the chips. Spoon the fresh salsa over the beans, then sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Step 4: Bake the assembled nachos in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese melts thoroughly and bubbles.
Step 5: Remove from oven and top with 1/4 cup sliced black olives. Serve immediately with 1/2 cup sour cream on the side for dipping.