Microwave Texas Nachos

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• 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

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• 2 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*

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]In a small skillet, cook sausage and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.[/step-item]
[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ] In a microwave-safe dish, combine the sausage mixture and beans. Cover. [/step-item]
[step-item number=”3″ image_url=”” title=”” ]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. [/step-item]

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*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.

[nutrition-info calories=”388″ calories_fat=”” fat=”17g” sat_fat=”7g” choles=”45mg” sodium=”871mg” carbs=”41g” sugars=”” protein=”21g” fiber=”7g”]

* 1 serving (prepared with turkey sausage, fat-free refried beans, baked chips, reduced-fat cheese and reduced-fat sour cream)

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Originally Published in Reader's Digest