Refried Bean Nachos

Homemade chips topped with beans, cheese, and tomato make a great snack or light meal.

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Preparation time: 25 minutes

You Will Need
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray*
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 large tomato, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup salsa

What to Do
1. Spritz one side of each tortilla with refrigerated butter-flavored spray. Combine the cumin, coriander, chili powder and cayenne; sprinkle over tortillas. Cut each into 12 wedges. Place in a single layer in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pans. Bake at 425°F for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the refried beans on high for 1-2 minutes or until warm. Arrange baked tortillas on serving plates; top with the beans, cheese, tomato, and onions. Serve with salsa.

*Editor's note: This recipe was tested with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray.

Serves 4


Nutrition facts: 1 serving equals 310 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 959 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

From Light & Tasty - April/May 2006

 

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