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Fresh Salsa and Bean Nachos

Source: dLife

Baked nachos topped with beans, cheese, and homemade salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	228.9

Total Carbs	26.7 g

Dietary Fiber	3.5 g

Sugars	3.1 g

Total Fat	6.0 g

Saturated Fat	2.0 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.1 g

Potassium	48.3 mg

Protein	14.6 g

Sodium	515.6 mg

Dietary Exchanges 6.0 Fat, 0.7 Vegetables, 0.3 Meat, 1.5 Starch, 0.1 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

4.0
4 each whole wheat tortillas 8.0
8 oz refried beans 0.125
0.125 tsp ground cumin 0.5
0 1/2 cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded 0.75
0 3/4 cup Lettuce, iceberg 1.0
1 each medium avocadoes 1.0
1 cup fat free sour cream 1.0
1 pinch fresh cilantro

Salsa 2.0
2 each fresh tomatoes 0.25
0 1/4 cup fresh chopped red onion 0.25
0 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell peppers 2.0
2 tsp fresh cilantro 1.0
1 each medium garlic cloves 1.0
1 pinch black pepper 1.0
1 pinch hot pepper sauce 1.0
1 pinch salt

Directions

Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges; spread wedges on 2 large cookie sheets. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until dry and crisp. Cool on wire racks.
In a medium saucepan, combine refried beans, 1/4 cup fresh salsa, and cumin. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through.
Spread cooled tortilla chips into 6 small baking dishes or a 3-quart au gratin or baking dish. Spoon bean mixture on top of tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with lettuce and 1/2 cup fresh salsa. If desired, top with avocado, sour cream, and/or cilantro.

Salsa

Combine in a medium bowl, tomatoes, onion, sweet pepper, cilantro, garlic, black pepper, and if desired, hot pepper sauce. Season to taste with salt. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.