Loaded Nachos Recipe

Name: Loaded Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Fourteen 5 1/2-inch thin yellow corn tortillas; Nonstick cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 small red onion, finely diced; Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 8 ounces 99-percent fat free ground turkey; 6 ounces butternut squash, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/3 cups); 3/4 cup store-bought salsa verde; 3 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds; 3 ounces shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack (about 1 cup); 1 ounce crumbled Cotija, about 3 tablespoons; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 4 radishes, sliced into thin rounds; 1/2 avocado, diced; 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

Fourteen 5 1/2-inch thin yellow corn tortillas
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 small red onion, finely diced
Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 ounces 99-percent fat free ground turkey
6 ounces butternut squash, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/3 cups)
3/4 cup store-bought salsa verde
3 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
3 ounces shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack (about 1 cup)
1 ounce crumbled Cotija, about 3 tablespoons
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 radishes, sliced into thin rounds
1/2 avocado, diced
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Lightly coat both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray.
3
Stack the tortillas and cut them into six wedges.
4
Spread out the triangles on a sheet tray.
5
Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6
Bake until crisp and light golden brown, about 25 minutes.
7
Toss the tortillas halfway through.
8
Meanwhile, toss the red onion with the lime juice in a small bowl and set aside.
9
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
10
Add the turkey and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
11
Add the butternut squash, salsa verde, 1/2 cup water and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
12
Reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring periodically, until the sauce is thick, not watery, and the squash tender, about 10 minutes.
13
Fold in the pumpkin seeds.
14
Turn the oven up to 400 degrees F. Spread the turkey mixture evenly over the tortilla chips.
15
Sprinkle with the Monterey Jack and Cotija .
16
Bake in the oven until the cheese melts, 8 to 10 minutes.
17
Garnish with the onions, cilantro, radishes and avocado.
18
Thin the sour cream with 2 tablespoons water and drizzle all over the nachos.

455

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Fourteen 5 1/2-inch thin yellow corn tortillas, Nonstick cooking spray, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 small red onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Loaded 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.

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Loaded Nachos

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