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Black Bean Nachos




Source of Recipe


Source: Better Homes and Gardens


List of Ingredients




5 7- or 8-inch corn or flour tortillas or 4 cups tortilla chips (about 4 ounces)
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, cheddar, queso quesadilla, Chihuahua, and/or asadero cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup roasted red sweet peppers, cut into thin strips
2 to 4 tablespoons fresh or canned sliced jalapeno peppers, drained
Salsa (optional)


Recipe



1. For tortilla chips, stack tortillas and cut into wedges with scissors or a sharp knife. Place wedges in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove the chips from oven. Arrange tortilla chips in one layer, overlapping slightly, on an 11- or 12-inch ovenproof platter.
2. In a medium saucepan combine black beans and the 1/2 cup salsa; cook and stir over medium heat just until heated through. Remove from heat; spoon bean mixture over chips.
3. Sprinkle cheese, sweet peppers, and jalapeno peppers over bean mixture on chips. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with additional salsa, if desired. Makes 10 servings.
Make-ahead tip: Prepare tortilla chips; cool but do not add toppings. Store chips in airtight container or self-sealing plastic bag at room temperature up to 24 hours, or freeze up to 2 weeks.