Low-Calorie Nachos | Cooking Light

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Nacho time at a chain restaurant can add up to 1,500 calories and a 3-day dose of sat fat. Here are 7 lighter, fresher takes on the crunchy, gooey theme.

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Lighter Nacho Combinations

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Indulge in this ooey-gooey favorite with one of these healthier topping combinations.

For all combinations:

Pick your flavor combo.
Preheat broiler.
Arrange 4 ounces whole-grain tortilla chips on a baking pan. Top with cheese and meat; broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Add remaining toppings
Round up your friends and family! All these combos serve 4.

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Huevos Nachos

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½ cup crumbled queso fresco
¾ cup rinsed and drained organic canned black beans
¼ cup pico de gallo
3 ounces chopped chicken chorizo sausage
4 scrambled large eggs

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Greek-Style Crunch

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4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
3 ounces thinly sliced kalamata olives
1 cup chopped tomato
½ cup 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
½ cup organic canned chickpeas

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BBQ Chicken and Cheese

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8 ounces shredded rotisserie chicken breast
¼ cup lower-sodium barbecue sauce
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup prepared coleslaw

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Fish and Chips

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½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
8 ounces blackened tilapia
¼ cup guacamole
1 cup prepared red cabbage slaw
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

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Shrimp and Avo-Nachos

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8 ounces chopped grilled shrimp
2 tablespoons Mexican crema
¼ cup cilantro
¼ cup toasted unsweetened coconut
¾ cup sliced peeled avocado
½ cup fresh salsa

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Pork and Beans

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6 ounces shredded grilled pork tenderloin
1 cup rinsed and drained organic canned black beans
¼ cup cilantro
1/3 cup sliced red onion
½ cup chopped tomato
¾ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sliced jalapeño

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Flank Steak Fajita

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8 ounces thinly sliced seared flank steak
½ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup chopped sautéed red bell peppers and onions
1 cup baby arugula
½ cup chopped tomato

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325-Calorie Nacho Combos

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Huevos Nachos

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Greek-Style Crunch

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BBQ Chicken and Cheese

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Fish and Chips

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Shrimp and Avo-Nachos

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Pork and Beans

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Flank Steak Fajita

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325-Calorie Nacho Combos

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Lighter Nacho Combinations

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Huevos Nachos

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Greek-Style Crunch

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BBQ Chicken and Cheese

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Fish and Chips

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Shrimp and Avo-Nachos

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Pork and Beans

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Flank Steak Fajita

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