Oven-Time Nachos

Step 1 -Move an oven rack to the middle position.

Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 3 -Line an 18x26-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4 -In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil until shimmering.

Step 5 -Add the onions, the garlic, the cumin, the chili powder, and the salt to the hot oil and cook, while stirring, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 6 -In a large bowl with a fork, add the black beans and mash them until they are smooth with some chunks remaining.

Step 7 -Add the mashed black beans and the water to the onion mixture and cook, while stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 8 -Transfer the black bean mixture from the stovetop to a wire rack.

Step 9 -On the prepared baking sheet, in a single layer evenly spread about 1/2 of the tortilla chips.

Step 10 -Evenly dollop about 1/2 of the black bean mixture on top of the chips and sprinkle about 1/2 of the cheddar cheese on top.

Step 11 -Evenly top the cheese-bean mixture with 1/2 of the pico de gallo and about 1/2 of the scallions.

Step 12 -Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, the remaining black bean mixture, the remaining cheddar cheese, and the remaining pico de gallo.

Step 13 -Transfer the nachos to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 5 minutes.

Step 14 -Transfer the nachos from the oven to a wire rack.

Step 15 -Top the nachos with the remaining scallions, the pickled jalapeños, the Greek yogurt, and the guacamole.

Step 16 -Serve immediately.