A fun twist on classic nachos, these spiced chickpea naan nachos are fun and delicious! With coriander-spiced chickpeas, crispy naan wedges, shredded carrots, tomatoes and cheese.
When you think of game day food, you probably think of air fryer chicken wings, a big platter featuring hummus or another type of dip, and nachos. How about naan-chos? Wouldn't that make for a fun conversation starter?
Swapping out tortilla chips for crispy baked naan wedges is an easy way to get creative with your nachos.
This recipe is topped with coriander-spiced chickpeas, shredded carrots, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream. It all works together in a slightly weird but wonderful way!
Reasons you need naan nachos in your life
- they are fun and a total conversation starter
- the Indian-inspired flavors work really well together
- they are easy to prep and can be ready in 25 minutes
The Toppings
Since the naan nachos bake through really quickly, you will want to have all your toppings assembled and ready before baking them:
- spiced chickpeas- combine chickpeas with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, ground coriander, and then mash with a fork until broken apart and chunky.
- shredded carrots
- chopped tomatoes
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- herbs- green onions and cilantro
The Naanchos
Can we call them naanchos? It's just so perfect! To make the tortilla chip substitute, we will take 3 naan breads and slice into wedge-shaped pieces. Spread out on a sheet pan, brush with olive oil, then season with cumin, salt and pepper.
The naan nachos bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown.
Next, assemble the naan nachos into a loose pile, scattering the toppings over top evenly. Add the cheese last, and do not add the fresh herbs yet. Bake until the cheese is melted.
The finishing touches
To serve, sprinkle with chopped green onions, cilantro and a big dollop of yogurt.
Variations
- swap the naan for pita bread
- go Greek adding feta cheese, roasted red peppers (chopped), greek seasoning to the chickpeas, and served with tzatziki
- go Mexican with black beans, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, pico de gallo and guacamole
- go Jamaican with jerk seasoning on the chickpeas, fresh mango, jalapeños and cilantro
More easy dinners:
- Thai Chicken Naan Pizza
- Low Carb Indian Chicken Skillet
- Easy Red Lentil Dal
- Slow Cooker Chicken Korma
- Healthy Taco Salad
Spiced Chickpea Naan Nachos
Ingredients
Naan nachos
- 3 pieces naan bread (sliced into wedges (8 per naan bread))
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt & pepper
- ground cumin
Smashed chickpeas
- 1 cup chickpeas (drained)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- a few grinds of pepper
Toppings
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- ¼ cup carrots (shredded)
- 1 cup mozzarella (shredded; monterey jack is also great)
- ½ cup greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange the naan wedges on them.
- Brush naan wedges with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and ground cumin.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas and olive oil. Using a fork, mash the chickpeas, until about ⅔ of them are mashed. Sprinkle with the ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt. Add a few grinds of pepper. Mix until uniformly coated.
- Prepare all of the toppings and set aside.
- Place the baking sheets in the oven, and bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, then push all of the naan wedges together on one baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with half of the tomatoes and ¼ of the cheese, then place wedges from the second baking sheet on top, forming a pile. Sprinkle with remaining tomatoes, chickpeas, carrots, and cheese.
- Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted through.
- Top with Greek yogurt, green onions and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- swap the naan for pita bread
- go Greek adding feta cheese, roasted red peppers (chopped), greek seasoning to the chickpeas, and served with tzatziki
- go Mexican with black beans, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, pico de gallo and guacamole
- go Jamaican with jerk seasoning on the chickpeas, fresh mango, jalapeños and cilantro
Kaitlyn
What is the nutritional information on the nachos?
Denise
Hi Kaitlyn, unfortunately I don't have that information for this post.
Rhonda Sarver
naanchos. just naanchos.
Denise
It's just fun to say 😉 Thanks Rhonda!
Andi @ The Weary Chef
Happy (belated) Birthday! These look like a good way to celebrate to me. We ate Indian food last night, which was tasty, but I wish it was these nachos instead!
Denise
Thanks, Andi! I love Indian food!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen
Happy Belated birthday!!! I am digging these naan nachoes... nanchoosss and all the yummy goodness in them! What a fun and creative idea, Denise! This looks like the kind of appy that would be gone SUPER fast at a party! Yum!! Pinning!
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet
Naanchos! Such a great idea - I love a good twist on a classic 🙂
Maureen
Belated Happy Birthday, Denise! I hope you had a good one. And by the way, this dish is just ridiculously adorable! I love naan bread and of course, chickpeas.
Heghineh
Wow that's very creative and look delicious.
Well Done!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
First, Happy Birthday a little late! Next, LOVE Spotify! Three: everyone raves about Evernote - it's on my list to check it out. So are these naanchos! I love everything about them, especially the name 😉 Love them!
Joanie @ ZagLeft
What a clever idea! I know my family would really love these.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)
These are seriously so fantastic. I adore how unique they are, and there is nothing tastier than naan (or chickpeas!)
Denise
Thanks, Jessica! I am such a naan bread addict!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
Yea for new iphone! I am obsessed with Spotify. I'm actually listening to it right now, haha! Do you have Find My Friends set up? I have it set up with Shawn, my sister, dad, and brother in law. So nice, because I can see where everyone is. And I can set it up to "ding" me when a person leaves a location. So when Shawn leaves work, it let's me know. So fun! Loving these nannchos!
Denise
I didn't know spotify has 'stalking' abilities (LOL). I love it because I can discover songs I wouldn't normally seek out myself! THanks, Natalie!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates
Happy belated birthday Denise!!!!
And yay for new phones! Love evernote! I really need the IPhone 6. Stella just dropped my phone on the concrete the other night and cracked the screen so it is definitely time.
These nachos were a genius idea! I love them! Pinned!
Denise
Thanks, Mariah! Oh no! Kai is not allowed to touch my phone, but he is so sneaky 🙂
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Yum! Love that you used nan as the chips in these nachos! Cannot wait to give this a go! Pinned! Gorgeous photos too!
Denise
Thanks so much, Krista!
Nutmeg Nanny
Naan nachos! They sound and look amazing! Love the addition smashed chickpeas....yum!
Denise
Thanks, Brandy!
marcie
Happy belated birthday, and isn't the Iphone 6 the best? I have no idea how I dealt with that smaller screen so long! And I love the naancho idea! Healthier is always better, and I love all of these ingredients -- great idea!
Denise
Thanks, Marcie! I am loving the 6, the screen isn't that much bigger but it seems to make a huge difference!
Izzy
I am not running away at all!! In fact, I am running up to Canada because I want to eat all of these! Nachos are the best things ever and chickpeas are second best, so these are pretty much awesome in my book!
Denise
Ha ha, yes come visit me! And bring some Arizona weather, please! Thanks, Izzy!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
Happy belated birthday! Yay for a new phone and these naanchos! Love this healthy twist on nachos, they look incredible!
Denise
Thanks, Kelly!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat
These sound really good! This is a really unique idea but a really great way to eat healthy nachos!
Denise
Thanks, Shelby!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
These just look ridiculously good! Pinning 🙂
Denise
🙂 🙂 Thanks, Medha!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane
Ooh, lovely! Such a great idea! Love all the fresh and tasty ingredients you've got going on here, Denise. Makes you feel like you're eating something naughty, like real nachos, and yet you're really not. Bonus!!
P.S. Congrats on the new phone! I do that too ... have ideas written down and ignore them for aaages. Glad these naan-chos made it here eventually!
Denise
I still have ideas from last summer that I haven't gotten around to making! Maybe someday...thanks, Helen!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen
Happy Belated Birthday, Denise!!! I hope it was a good one! I keep recipe notes in my phone, too. I love that you listed these as naanchos in yours. 🙂 They look like a healthy and delicious twist on nachos! You always have the most creative recipes!
Denise
Thanks, Kristine! I would have no creative ideas whatsoever if it weren't for my phone! Those things flip through one ear and out the other too quickly!
Nora @ Savory Nothings
Happy belated birthday!! And no, I'm not running away 😉 I love naan bread in just about any recipe so I'm sure these naanchos (<3) are amazing!
As far as apps go - I have yet to try Evernote, it's SO on my list! Uhm, my most used app is probably Talking Tom for my baby 😀 I use Grocery IQ to get my shopping sorted but apart from that I'm probably not using my phone to its full capacities - unless you count social media apps and safari, then I'm all over it 😉
Denise
I am still figuring Evernote out, all I know is that it communicates between all your devices, which is great! I have to try Grocery IQ! I need a good shopping list app! THanks, Nora!