Cheese and Black Bean Nachos Recipe

Weight Watchers Cheese & Black Bean Nachos

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5 from 2 votes

A lighter, healthier version of a classic, these cheesy black bean nachos made lighter are hard to beat.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: healthy black bean nachos, low fat nachos, ww nachos

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

36 baked low-fat tortilla chips
1 cup shredded reduced-free Monterey Jack cheese (I used reduced-fat Pepper Jack cheese)
1 can (14 to 15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 plum tomatoes, chopped (I used grape tomatoes and quartered them)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (I omitted this)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer close together on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle evenly with the cheese.
Top with the beans, tomatoes, scallions and jalapeño.
Baked until heated through and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Serving size: 1/4th recipe

WW Points: 5 Check the WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)

5 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nacho Making Tips and Variations:

Different Beans - Use whatever beans you prefer - black, pinto, chili beans, refried beans, etc.

With Meat - Chopped cooked chicken or turkey breasts are the obvious zero points choices. Ground turkey or lean beef cooked with taco seasonings or shredded beef or pork would also be delicious.

Different Cheese - Any kind of shredded reduced fat cheese will work well - cheddar, jack, pepper jack, or a blend.

More Topping Ideas - Pickled jalapeno peppers, hot sauce, salsa, avocado, guacamole, low fat sour cream or plain nonfat Greek yogurt, olives, shredded lettuce or anything else that suits your fancy.

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