Classic Nachos
These nachos made with freshly baked tortilla chips are a crave-able snack, loaded with diced tomatoes, ripe avocado, pinto beans, jalapeños, and fresh lime juice.
And — of course — cheese!
Add any other fresh veggies you want, like shredded lettuce or cabbage, radishes, or green onions.
Nachos
These healthier nachos made with freshly baked tortilla chips are going to be your new favorite snack!
Ingredients
- 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- ½ medium lime
- 1 dash chili powder
- Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste, optional)
- ½ cup pinto beans, warm
- 4 oz cheddar, (or jack) cheese, shredded
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ medium jalapeno, seeds and veins discarded, finely chopped
- ¼ medium avocado, chopped
- 4 fresh cilantro sprigs, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat (2%) plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
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Heat oven to 375° F.
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Brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.
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Squeeze lime over chips. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt (if desired).
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Arrange half of the tortilla chips in a medium baking dish. Layer with half the beans and cheese. Repeat.
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Bake chip mixture for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese melts.
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Top with tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, avocado, cilantro, and yogurt.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
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Container Equivalents
1 Green
½ Yellow
1 Blue
1 tsp.
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