Healthy Wheat-Cracker "Nachos" Recipe

Name: Healthy Wheat-Cracker "Nachos"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 6 ounces reduced-fat wheat crackers (such as Triscuit); 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar; 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 cup lower-sodium mild green salsa; 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 1 (15-ounce) can organic black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce; 1 cup chopped plum tomato; 1 cup chopped peeled avocado

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh corn kernels
6 ounces reduced-fat wheat crackers (such as Triscuit)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup lower-sodium mild green salsa
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can organic black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped plum tomato
1 cup chopped peeled avocado

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Arrange corn in a single layer on a heavy-duty baking sheet; broil 6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once.
3
Arrange crackers in a single layer on a baking sheet; top evenly with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Broil 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crackers are lightly toasted. Divide crackers evenly among 4 plates. Combine salsa, cream cheese, and beans in a food processor. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to salsa mixture; pulse until mixture is chunky and well blended.
4
Arrange 1/2 cup lettuce over each serving, and top each with about 6 tablespoons bean mixture, 1/4 cup corn, 1/4 cup tomato, and 1/4 cup avocado. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh corn kernels, 6 ounces reduced-fat wheat crackers (such as Triscuit), 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar, 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Healthy Wheat-Cracker "Nachos" falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Wheat-Cracker "Nachos"

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