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Vegetarian Nachos

with Southwest Black Beans and Avocado

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a large plate of tortilla chips with beans, cheese, and avocado
Prep Time: 
20 minutes
Number of Servings: 
Serves 4
Recipe Source: 
Simply Organic

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp Simply Organic Southwest Taco Seasoning Mix, divided
  • 30 to 35 corn tortilla chips, divided
  • 4 ounces grated Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced, divided
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 1⁄2 avocado, cubed
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent.
  3. Add black beans and 1 teaspoon southwest taco seasoning. Stir to combine and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. On a baking sheet, spread half the tortilla chips in an even layer.
  5. Spoon half the bean mixture on top of the chips, then half the cheese and peppers. Repeat with another layer of tortilla chips, bean mixture, cheese and peppers.
  6. Top with jalapeño slices and remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon southwest seasoning. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  7. Top with avocado, sour cream and cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a non-vegetarian version, add cooked shredded chicken or ground beef.
Nutrition Info: 
Made with 1⁄2 cup light sour cream and 1⁄4 cup cilantro: 588 Calories, 32 g Protein, 35 mg Cholesterol, 76 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Total sugars (5 g Added sugars), 20 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (9 g sat), 281 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin C, Folate, Phosphorus, ★★★★ Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, ★★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, ★ Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

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