Heart-Healthy Classic Nachos with Fresh Salsa
Indulge guilt-free with these heart-healthy classic nachos topped with vibrant, homemade fresh salsa! This recipe transforms the traditional snack into a nutritious delight by swapping regular tortilla chips for whole grain versions and using reduced-fat cheddar cheese, adding wholesome yet flavorful ingredients like black beans, creamy avocado, and cherry tomatoes. A quick baking time melts the cheese to perfection, while the zesty salsa infused with lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of jalapeño brings a refreshing kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, these nachos are ideal for a shareable, nutrient-packed appetizer or snack that’s brimming with bold and healthy flavors. Perfect for anyone looking to savor a guilt-free twist on a classic crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Whole grain tortilla chips
- 1 cup Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the whole grain tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle the black beans over the chips evenly.
Top with the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
While the nachos are baking, prepare the fresh salsa. In a bowl, combine the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and finely chopped red onion.
Add the juice of one lime, salt, and black pepper to the salsa. Stir gently to combine.
Once the nachos are ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Top the warm nachos with the homemade salsa and garnish with thinly sliced jalapeños.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy nachos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.2 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.4 g | 167% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 3776 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.0 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.9 g | 228% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 82.0 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1628 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3044 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
