Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Fiesta Nachos

Makes: 4
Serving Size: 7 chips with topping
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 16 minutes
Ingredients
6 scallions (white part only), thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tsp. salt-free Southwestern seasoning blend (optional)
4 cups (about 28 chips) baked tortilla chips (such as Guiltless Gourmet)
3/4 cup shredded, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (such as Cabot's 75% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese)
1/2 large tomato, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup sliced, pitted black olives (sliced into thin rounds)
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, coat a small skillet with cooking spray. Add the scallions and saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeno pepper, and if desired, Southwestern seasoning blend. Saute for 2 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
2. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the tortilla chips close together on the baking sheet, and bake for 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the chips with the cheese and scallion-garlic mixture. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese melts. Add the nachos to a serving platter, and top with tomato, black olives, and cilantro.
This recipe is from Diabetes Forecast.
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