It was torture to choose between two fabulous Tex-Mex classic party dishes for upcoming Cinco de Mayo- fajitas and nachos. So, I created the best of both worlds with this recipe: Fajita Style Vegetarian Nachos. And just in time for Meatless Mondays! It’s simple, if you think about it. Just grill or broil the veggies and then use them to top your nachos.

This recipe is great because it is hardy enough to serve as a main dish, but flavorful and colorful enough to serve as an appetizer at a party. They are pretty enough to impress your boss or your in-laws!

I started with black beans, so delicious and little protein powerhouses. You gotta love black beans! I made a black bean puree to drizzle over the chips. This puree is amazingly flavorful and so easy – just a can of black beans, a can of enchilada sauce and some raw pressed garlic all blended until smooth. Yum. The puree isn’t cooked – just warmed in the microwave. Then you top that with the veggies and then, of course cheese. These may be are definitely the best nachos I have ever eaten. This easily beats the restaurant versions. Hands down.

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