These chipotle black bean nachos are everything a great snack should be — fast, satisfying, and genuinely nourishing. Smoky mashed black beans seasoned with chipotle and fresh lime juice are layered over baked tortilla chips and finished with creamy avocado and a dollop of Greek yogurt in place of traditional sour cream for a lighter but no-less-delicious take on a classic. 

Active time: 5 minutes | Total time: 5 minutes

Chipotle Black Bean Nachos With Greek Yogurt

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (93g) no-salt added canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• 18 baked tortilla chips
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup (61g) plain, nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Directions

Place the black beans in a small bowl and mash them coarsely. Stir in the chipotle powder and fresh lime juice until combined.

Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large dinner plate. Spoon the black bean mixture evenly over the chips so each chip gets some beans. Microwave on high for 45 seconds.

Top the warm chips with the diced avocado, small dollops of Greek yogurt, and chopped scallion. Serve immediately.

Serves: 1 | Serving Size: Entire recipe

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 417; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 190mg; Carbohydrate: 73g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 18g

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 10%; Iron: 18%; Potassium: 954mg; Vitamin C: 7%

Originally published October 2018; Updated July 2026