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High Protein Nachos

High Protein Nachos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz sturdy tortilla chips
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (93% lean)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, thinned with a splash of water
  • 1/4 cup jarred salsa
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, drain, then stir in beans and spices and cook 2 minutes.
  2. Layer half the chips, half the beef mixture, and half the cheese on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese melts and chip edges turn golden.
  4. Drizzle the thinned yogurt over the top, spoon on salsa, then scatter jalapeño and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Build the layers right on a rimmed baking sheet so nothing slides off, and serve the nachos the moment they leave the oven. The chips stay loudest and crispiest when they go from oven to table in under a minute.