Lean Free Nachos Recipes

EASY CHEESY NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Brown ground beef in a skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning, water and black beans. Simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens and water evaporates.
• Meanwhile, spread tortilla chips onto a baking sheet. Top with ½ of the cheese, the beef mixture, remaining cheese, and half of the green onions.
• Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and add remaining green onions & desired toppings. Serve hot with salsa and sour cream.

BELL PEPPER KETO NACHOS

Steps:

• Cut the bell peppers through the stem into sixths, remove the stem and seeds. Transfer to a large microwave safe bowl, add a splash of water and a pinch of salt. Cover and microwave until the pepper pieces are pliable, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly and then arrange close together on a foil-lined baking sheet, cut sides-up.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant and toasted, about 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and breaking up into bite-size pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Spoon some beef mixture onto each pepper piece. Sprinkle with cheese and broil until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Top with dollops of guacamole and pico de gallo. Thin the sour cream out with a little water and drizzle over the nachos.

LEAN & FREE NACHOS

Steps:

• In microwave or two separate saucepans warm refried beans and salsa separately. Place chips on a dinner plate or a heavy paper plate. Top with beans, salsa, cheese, and all other ingredients. Serve with fruit and water for a kid-pleasing Water, Veggie, Grain, Protein, and Fruit complete meal! *These 32 percent-fat "B" Choice nachos are a much healthier choice than your average "D" Choice--50 to 80 percent-fat nachos. They fit nicely into a day that has an overall fat percentage of less than 20 percent. **Ask your grocer if he already stocks, or can order in baked tortilla chips. Guiltless Gourmet and Tostitos are excellent brands. My family prefers the Cool Ranch-flavored Baked Tostitos.