Super Nachos
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Super Nachos
YIELD Makes 2 servings
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What child doesn't like nachos? This low-fat version of everyone's favorite Mexican appetizer is sure to become an everyday request.
INGREDIENTS
| 12 | large baked low-fat tortilla chips (about 1-1/2 ounces) |
| 1/2 | cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese |
| 1/4 | cup fat-free refried beans |
| 2 | tablespoons chunky salsa |
PREPARATION:
Microwave Directions
- Arrange chips in single layer on large microwavable plate. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chips.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon beans over each chip; top with 1/2 teaspoon salsa.
- Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 1-1/2 minutes; rotate dish.* Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.
*This recipe was tested in a 1100-watt microwave oven.
Conventional Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Substitute foil-covered baking sheet for microwavable plate. Assemble nachos on prepared baking sheet as directed above. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Tip
For a single serving of nachos, arrange 6 large tortilla chips on microwavable plate; top each chip with 2 teaspoons cheese, 1 teaspoon refried beans and 1/2 teaspoon salsa. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; rotate dish. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
This recipe appears in:
Mexican
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 6 nachos |
| Sodium | 683 mg |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Calories from Fat | 26 % |
| Calories | 176 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Starch | 1-1/2 |
| Meat | 1 |
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