325-Calorie Nacho Combos
By Sidney Fry, MS, RD August 14, 2013
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
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
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
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
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
- 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
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
- 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
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
- 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
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
- 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
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
- 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
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
- 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
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
- 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