Black Bean Nachos Grandes

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   To microwave, spread the chips out in a single layer on a large platter, or divide among two plates.

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   Sprinkle the remaining ingredients evenly over the chips.

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   Microwave each batch until the cheese is bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes, and serve at once.

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   To bake, preheat the oven to 400.

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   Spread the chips out in a single layer on a baking sheet (line with foil if desired).

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   Sprinkle the remaining ingredients evenly over the chips.

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   Bake until the cheese is bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes, and serve.

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   These small beans are famous for their role in black bean soup and in Cuban cuisine.

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   They are a flavorful part of Mexican, Southwestern, and Mediterranean cuisines as well.

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    Their pleasantly bold flavor holds up well to strong seasonings such as thyme, oregano, cilantro, and cumin.

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    Black beans are wonderfully enhanced by onions, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.

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    As a salad base, black beans combine well with bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, scallions, and feta cheese.

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    See Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers, and Black Bean and Corn Salad (pages 43 and 44).

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    Black beans are delicious served with simple rice dishes and in tortilla specialties.

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    Calories: 292

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    Total Fat: 13g

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    Protein: 12g

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    Carbohydrate: 29g

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    Cholesterol: 25mg

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    Sodium: 304mg

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.