Microwave Texas Nachos

Don't settle for plain chips when you can make this yummy dish.

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• Family Lunch
• Easy Recipes
• Party Menu: Mexican
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Ready in minutes, these easy nachos are great for a light luncheon or snack, suggests Carl D. of Fort Worth, Texas.

Preparation time: 25 minutes

You Will Need
2 ounces uncooked chorizo or 2 ounces bulk spicy pork sausage
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup refried beans
2 cups tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1 small tomato, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup guacamole
2 tablespoons sliced jalapeño pepper*


What to Do
1. In a small skillet, cook sausage and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

2. In a microwave-safe dish, combine the sausage mixture and beans. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through; stir.

3. Place the tortilla chips on a microwave-safe serving plate; sprinkle with cheese. Heat, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Crumble sausage mixture over chips and cheese. Top with the lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeño. Serve immediately.

Serves 2


*Editor's note: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face. This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.


Nutritional analysis: 1 serving (prepared with turkey sausage, fat-free refried beans, baked chips, reduced-fat cheese and reduced-fat sour cream) equals 388 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 871 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 21 g protein.

From Cooking for 2 - Summer 2005

 

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