Black Bean Nachos

Name: Black Bean Nachos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican, Southwest
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained; 3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced; 4 cups multigrain tortilla chips; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Optional toppings: Sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro and additional jalapeno slices

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These black bean nachos are easy to customize and require just 10 minutes in the oven to bake to cheesy perfection.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
4 cups multigrain tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro and additional jalapeno slices

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix beans, tomatoes and jalapenos. Arrange chips in an even layer in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Top with bean mixture and cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 371 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein.

We're trying to go meatless once a week, and this dish helps make those meals fun, quick and super delicious. It's also a smart way to use up beans and canned tomatoes from your pantry. —Cynthia Nelson, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

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