Vegetarian Fajita Nachos

Transform your snack game with these mouthwatering Vegetarian Fajita Nachos—a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for parties, game nights, or a quick weeknight dinner! This recipe combines crispy tortilla chips with a medley of roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion, seasoned with smoky chili powder, cumin, and paprika for that fajita-inspired kick. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeño slices, creamy avocado, and a generous drizzle of sour cream and salsa, every bite bursts with bold flavor and satisfying textures. Ready in just 40 minutes, these loaded nachos are the ultimate vegetarian comfort food, offering a colorful, delicious way to enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups tortilla chips
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1 large yellow bell pepper
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 1 large red onion
• 1 medium zucchini
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 jalapeño peppers
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 1 large avocado

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice the red, yellow, and green bell peppers as well as the red onion into thin strips.

Step 3

Cut the zucchini into half-moon slices.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Step 5

Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 6

Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until they are tender and slightly charred.

Step 7

While the vegetables are roasting, spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet.

Step 8

Once the vegetables are done, remove them from the oven and scatter them over the tortilla chips.

Step 9

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the veggies and chips.

Step 10

Return the nachos to the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Meanwhile, slice the jalapeño peppers into rings and chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 12

Remove the nachos from the oven and sprinkle with jalapeño pepper rings and chopped cilantro.

Step 13

Top with dollops of sour cream, spoonfuls of salsa, and slices of avocado.

Step 14

Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2025.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4114.9

Total Fat 290.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.0g
Cholesterol 299.6mg	0%
Sodium 8533.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.8g	0%
Total Sugars 45.8g
Protein 98.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2468.0mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 3811.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.2%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 29.6%