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Quick & Easy Low-Fat Nachos Recipe | Super Nachos

 
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

  1. Arrange chips in single layer on large microwavable plate. Sprinkle cheese evenly over chips.
  2. Spoon 1 teaspoon beans over each chip; top with 1/2 teaspoon salsa.
  3. 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