Bean and Cheese Nachos

(from salonx’s recipe box)

The protein in the beans and carbs in the tortilla chips make these nachos a great energy-boosting snack or light meal.
POINTS® Value: 3
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Source: weightwatchers.com

Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 32 items baked low-fat tortilla chips
  • 1 cup fat-free canned refried beans
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup salsa

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Layer tortilla chips on an ovenproof platter or baking sheet.

  2. Spread beans evenly over chips and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until beans are hot and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Top with salsa. Yields about 8 chips per serving.

  3. Flavor Booster: Garnish each serving with a thin slice of seeded jalapeno chile, or habanero chile, for a blast of heat

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