Everyone Loves Nachos

Nachos can be quite indulgent, but a few small swaps can reduce the calories without sacrificing flavor. You can also add chicken, beans, or lean ground turkey to add protein to the dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 large bag baked blue corn chips (or other chip option with fiber)
• 1 can drained low-sodium black or pinto beans
• 1 bag low-fat Mexican shredded cheese
• optional: 1 rotisserie chicken or 1 pound of cooked lean ground turkey
• optional: salsa, guacamole, reduced-fat sour cream, jalapeno peppers

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lay out the corn chips and place the beans and chicken/turkey pieces on top.
3. Sprinkle the cheese, covering the top, and bake until the cheese melts to a golden color.
4. Optional: top with jalapeno peppers and/or sides of guacamole, salsa, or low-fat sour cream.