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Turkey Nachos


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low-fat

Description

Delicious turkey nachos topped with black bean dip, cheese, pico de gallo, and more.


Ingredients

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  • 4 oz baked tortilla chips
  • 8 oz 99% lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 cup fat-free spicy black bean dip (such as Desert Pepper Trading Company Black Bean Dip or Trader Joes)
  • 1 1/3 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 cups pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño (sliced thin, optional for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Place 1 oz (about 14 depending on the brand) chips on four oven-proof dishes or all 4 ounces on one large baking sheet.
  3. Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over high heat.
  4. Add the ground turkey and season with cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes.
  5. When cooked, add the bean dip and mix well.
  6. Spoon the turkey mixture over the chips and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  7. Bake until cheese melts, about 6 minutes.
  8. Remove the nachos from the oven, top with pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro and jalapeños.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a game day snack!
  • Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg