The bean-heavy nacho tray
Chips stay. Beans move in. Everyone gets a little melted cheese.
Loaded takeout nachos
Beans add fiber in place of part of a meat-and-cheese-heavy topping. Measuring the cheese keeps saturated fat adjustable; chips and salsa still contribute sodium.
same craving, a fresh idea
A closer look at the craving.
Beans add fiber in place of part of a meat-and-cheese-heavy topping. Measuring the cheese keeps saturated fat adjustable; chips and salsa still contribute sodium.
A little more possibility.
A snack tray that gives beans and vegetables a starring role.
The bean-heavy nacho tray
What you’ll need
Ingredients
Let’s do this
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Spread the chips in a single, slightly overlapping layer on a small parchment-lined sheet pan.
- 2
Cook the corn with the water in a covered microwave-safe dish according to its package directions, then drain. Toss with beans, cumin, and paprika. Scatter over the chips, then sprinkle the cheese evenly across the tray.
- 3
Bake for 6–8 minutes until the cheese melts and the beans are hot.
- 4
Mix yogurt with 1 teaspoon of the lime juice to make a drizzle. Toss tomato and onion with the remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice.
- 5
Top the hot nachos with tomato-onion mixture, yogurt drizzle, and cilantro. Serve at once, before the chips soften.
Original recipe idea. Times are estimates; nutrition has not been calculated. Adjust for your dietary needs and allergies.
Good questions.
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