This post is sponsored by Sweet Earth. All content and opinions are entirely my own.
Sheet Pan Vegetarian Nachos are restaurant-style nachos but are entirely meatless! They are made with vegetarian, chili-seasoned “ground beef” and all of the traditional nacho toppings you love. This is a quick and easy appetizer recipe you can make right in your own home.
I think I’ll always wish that there were more vegetarian options about 20 years ago when I started what would end up being a 10 year run as a vegetarian. I still love vegetarian recipes – especially now-a-days with so many amazing vegetarian foods that didn’t exist (or weren’t quite as tasty) back then.
Sweet Earth is one vegetarian brand that is totally changing the landscape for vegetarian foods. Thanks to Sweet Earth and their many, many vegetarian options, it’s easy and delicious to regularly enjoy meatless meals. I love being able to create more fun, tasty vegetarian options like these nachos!
A Little About Sweet Earth
I’ve become quite familiar with many of Sweet Earth’s products, especially lately. Every product, including burritos, meals, pizzas, Mindful Chik-n and Awesome Grounds, that I’ve had so far has big flavor and is plenty filling.
It’s totally accurate to say that I am a fan and I recommend that anyone looking to go entirely vegetarian or just include more meatless meals in their routine to give them a try!
For this sheet pan version of Vegetarian Nachos, I use Sweet Earth’s Awesome Grounds, which is a new product made from non-GMO plant-based proteins, like pea and wheat protein. Each serving provides 16 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.
It not only looks like ground beef, but has a taste and texture very similar to that of ground beef. You will be pleasantly surprised!
For more information about Sweet Earth and Awesome Grounds, please visit their website.
Why This Recipe Works
- This recipe has all the same flavor as traditional restaurant style nachos, but is 100% vegetarian!
- It’s a quick and easy recipe that uses simple ingredients with amazing flavors.
- The ingredients can be swapped in and out to suite your own tastes. Love guacamole? Add more! Not a fan of beans? Leave them out. You’re guaranteed to love this recipe!
How to Make Vegetarian Nachos
Prep!
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Shred the cheddar cheese. You can prep your other toppings now or wait until the nachos are baking to do that part.
Tip: it is recommended to shred the cheese from a block for the best melting.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the Sweet Earth Awesome Grounds and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
Cook for about 3 minutes, breaking up the grounds into fine crumbles.
Add the kidney beans, and continue cooking, stirring often, until the grounds are cooked through and everything is hot, about 2-3 more minutes.
Create!
Spread the tortilla chips out evenly onto a baking sheet.
Top the tortilla chips as evenly as possible with the chili mixture.
Spread the shredded cheddar cheese all over the tortilla chips and chili.
Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and top with the tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole, or the toppings of your choice. Other popular toppings include red onion, black olives, and salsa.
Present!
Tips and Techniques for the Best Vegetarian Nachos
- Shred the cheese from a block for the best melting.
- Easy adjust the ingredients and toppings to suite your own tastes. If you don’t like an ingredient, leave it out. If you want more of something, add it.
- Store leftover nachos tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. It is best to try to remove the sour cream and guacamole before reheating.
FAQ’s
- How do you reheat nachos? Nachos are best reheated in the oven at 300°F for about 5 minutes, or just until the chips are crispy again.
More Vegetarian Recipes to Try
Looking for a few more vegetarian recipes to try out? These Sweet Potato Black Bean Vegetarian Tacos are a delicious, filing dinner idea. Or, give this Vegetable Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce recipe a go – it’s packed with veggies and flavor and can be on your table in just 30 minutes.
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Sheet Pan Vegetarian Nachos
Ingredients
Vegetarian Nachos
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces Sweet Earth Awesome Grounds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1 15 ounce can kidney beans
- 6 ounces tortilla chips
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese * grated
Toppings
- 10 cherry tomatoes * halved or quartered
- 1 jalapeno * cut into slices
- 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro * roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the Sweet Earth Awesome Grounds and season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, breaking up the grounds into fine crumbles.
- Add the kidney beans, and continue cooking, stirring often, until the grounds are cooked through and everything is hot, about 2-3 more minutes.
- Spread the tortilla chips out evenly onto a baking sheet.
- Top with the chili mixture and cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with the tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole, or the toppings of your choice.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Vegetarian Nachos
- Shred the cheese from a block for the best melting.
- Easy adjust the ingredients and toppings to suite your own tastes. If you don’t like an ingredient, leave it out. If you want more of something, add it.
- Store leftover nachos tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. It is best to try to remove the sour cream and guacamole before reheating.
