Black Bean Nachos with Kale Salad

Nachos can be a delicious snack or meal, but they are not usually considered a healthy food due to their high calorie, fat and sodium content. However, you can make some changes to make them healthier by adding a salad as a side dish.

Here are two healthy recipes you can try:

1. Grilled Chicken with Nachos-Avocado Salad

Ingredients: –

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips –
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil –
• 1 teaspoon of chili pepper –
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin –
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder –
• Salt and pepper to taste –
• 8 oz fried tortilla chips –
• 1 cup of grated low-fat cheddar cheese –
• 1/2 cup of salsa –
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt –
• 1 chopped avocado –
• 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes –
• 1/ red onion thinly sliced –
• 1 lime, juice –
• 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander –
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the grill to medium heat.

2. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper

3. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through. .

4. Place the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet.

5. Sprinkle grated cheese on the tortilla chips.

6. Top with grilled chicken and salsa.

7. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.

8. In a separate bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.

9. Serve Nachos warm with avocado salad.

2. Black Bean Nachos with Kale Salad

2. Black Bean Nachos with Kale Salad

Ingredients:

• – 8 oz fried tortilla chips –
• 1 can of black beans, drained and washed –
• 1/2 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese –
• 1/2 cup of salsa –
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt –
• 1/ cup chopped fresh cilantro –
• 1 lime, juice – Salt and pepper to taste –
• cups of chopped kale –
• 1/ cup chopped red onion –
• 1/ cup sliced ​​almonds –
• 1/ cup of dried cranberries –
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil –
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar –
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

Instructions:

1. Place the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet.

2. Sprinkle grated cheese on the tortilla chips.

3. Top with black beans and salsa. . Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.

4. In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper.

5. In another bowl, mix kale, red onion, almonds and cranberries.

6. To make the dressing, mix the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

7. Pour the dressing over the kale salad and toss.

8. Serve Nachos warm with kale salad.