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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Bean Nachos

    Published: Aug 29, 2016 Modified: Apr 23, 2019 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Your kids will love these Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos for dinner or an after-school snack.  Loaded with fresh summer corn, kidney beans, jalapenos, and cheese. They are impossible to resist. {gluten free}

     Bean Nachos in a skillet

    Boo, hoo!  The kids are back in school today and it's so quiet at the Kelly house.  I am happy to see them getting back into the routine, going to bed early, doing homework and playing sports but it's always a sad day for me. They seemed to be in pretty good spirits and trust me it's not that way every year.

    There's a lot of finesse that goes into parenting.  Do you know what I'm talking about?

    Maybe I spoil my kids but I'm constantly thinking of ways to avoid pitfalls - pitfalls that will cause them to have a breakdown.  I make sure they have everything ready the night before.  I do not do it for them but nag them until it's done...clothes laid out, binder prepared, snacks packed and alarm set.

    In the morning I make sure they are up in plenty of time.  They like to have some downtime to sit on the couch and stare into space.  Trust me, we've woken up late one too many times and it's not pretty.  I play music in the kitchen in the morning and try to sit with them and connect. After all, it's a long school day and I miss them! Hugs and I love yous are a must every morning.

    With that being said, we have some rough mornings.  Lost homework, broken shoe laces, uniforms not clean (oops!), nothing for lunch, lost belts and broken alarm clocks.  You'll hear about those soon, I'm sure.

     Bean Nachos with fresh corn

    How happy would your kids be to have Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos for dinner? We do this way more than I would like to admit. Nachos are in fact my favorite food on earth.

    It seems so decadent to have nachos for dinner but it doesn't have to be.  These are loaded with fresh corn, kidney beans, and cheese.

    If you don't want to saute your fresh corn like this you can easily Roast it in the Oven.  

    What is the Best Cheese for Nachos?

    • Cheddar
    • Monterey Jack
    • American
    • Pepper Jack
    • Queso 
    • Mexican (my kids love the mixed Mexican cheese)

     Bean Nachos with cheese

    Nachos can be the perfect blank slate dinner for weeknights.  Make it seasonal or use up some leftovers.

    Toppings For Nachos ...

    • use kidney, black, garbanzo or pinto beans
    • add fresh sauteed veggies like zucchini, broccoli or peppers
    • add protein like chicken, pulled pork, ground beef, shrimp or fish
    • black or green olives
    • cheddar, Monterey jack or Colby cheese
    • top with fresh tomatoes, green onions, lettuce, avocado, sour cream or guacamole

     Bean Nachos close up

    Bean Nachos

    Your kids will love these Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos for dinner or an after-school snack. Loaded with fresh summer corn, kidney beans, jalapenos, and cheese. They are impossible to resist. {gluten free}
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 730kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 ears of fresh corn
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ 12 oz bag tortilla chips
    • 1 can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
    • 6-8 sliced refrigerated tricolor jalapenos chopped
    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • avocado and cilantro for garnish
    • tomatillo salsa for dipping

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°.
    • Cut corn off the cob.(I use a bundt cake pan for this.)
    • Heat a cast iron or other skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
    • Saute corn for about 5 minutes or until it starts to get a bit charred. Stir frequently.
    • Remove from pan and set aside.
    • Spread about ⅓ of the tortilla chips into your skillet.
    • Top with ⅓ of the warm corn, kidney beans, and cheese. Repeat.
    • Cook for about 15 minutes or until cheese gets gooey.
    • Top with jalapenos, cilantro, and avocado.
    • I like to serve mine with tomatillo salsa.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 562mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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    Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Green Valley Kitchen

      August 29, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Yay for nachos, Karen! I love that these are loaded up with veggies (and cheese)! This would make a great Sunday quick and easy dinner.

      Reply
      • Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

        August 29, 2016 at 7:09 pm

        Yeah, those veggies make these healthy, right? ?

        Reply
    2. Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen

      August 29, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      Such a sad day when the kids go back Karen and the house is quiet! But what a way to welcome the kids home! These nachos are going to be devoured in minutes, I'm sure! Love your photos! Wishing I could dip right into that skillet myself! I've been thinking of new appetizers for fall college football season too, so these are most definitely going on the list!

      Reply
      • Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

        August 29, 2016 at 7:10 pm

        Can't believe we are thinking of college football but it's that time I guess. I already have Halloween goodies on the brain!

        Reply
    3. The Gourmet Gourmand

      August 29, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      Ungg it's like we mind melded and both started craving ALL the cheese. This looks fantastic and I definitely need to get going on some of these nachos.

      Reply
    4. annie

      August 29, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      What a perfect after school snack. Cheesy beany anything is one of my true food weaknesses, but when you add the sweet corn in --- well, I better make two batches. One for myself. One for everyone else.

      Karen, I'm sure that all the madness will smooth out as the school year goes on. You got this, mama!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        August 29, 2016 at 9:20 pm

        Thanks Annie! I sure hope you are right!

        Reply
    5. Cathy

      August 30, 2016 at 5:05 am

      One thing I've realized Karen is the more I forget, the more they remember. I'm guilty of wanting everything in order to the point of obsessing. Funny thing is, once I lay off of bit, they surprise me by filling in the blanks. Let's hope it continues into the school year!! And yes, yes, yes to nachos for dinner! You would be voted Mom of the Year in my house with these babies!!

      Reply
      • Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

        August 31, 2016 at 2:25 pm

        This is so true Cathy. Sometimes it's harder for me to back off then to do just do it myself. Guess I'm a control freak!

        Reply
    6. Jessica @ Citrus Blossom Bliss

      August 30, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Nachos for dinner is something that I am so thankful for. Just when I think we have nothing in the house to eat, I rummage through the pantry and refrigerator and suddenly a sheet pan of hot and melty nachos are sitting in front of me. This particular batch of nachos looks absolutely incredible, I'm going to need to add corn to ours next time!

      Reply
      • Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

        August 31, 2016 at 2:26 pm

        So true Jessica. It's a great last minute dish for the weeknights!

        Reply
    7. Ashley Matsko

      September 01, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      Hello Karen!

      I saw that you commented on Sue's blog about the Hatch Green Chile Dip recipe using our chile. We are also huge Hatch Chile fans out here. We would love to send you a free box of our Hatch Green Chile to use in any of your own recipes. If you're interested, please send me an email.

      (I will be trying this delicious fresh corn and bean nachos recipe with some green chile added on top!)

      Reply
    8. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog

      September 08, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      YUM, these nachos look amazing - perfect for a little snack. Good luck with the kiddos back in school 😉

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        September 08, 2016 at 5:47 pm

        Thanks Phi! xo

        Reply
    9. blahnikbaker

      September 09, 2016 at 1:56 am

      Oh man I do not look forward to those school days. But I do love me a quick and easy dinner!!

      Reply
    10. Jayme Silvestri

      October 30, 2021 at 12:21 am

      Very tasty looking! I do love cilantro, but I have heard that some people have an aversion to it. Love your photo!
      Jayme Silvestri

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