Turkey Nachos Recipe

Name: Turkey Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound leftover roast turkey meat, shredded; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 bell peppers (preferably red and orange), finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 (15 to 16-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 ounces corn tortilla chips (not low-fat); 2 cups grated jalapeno Jack cheese (8 ounces); 1/4 cup chopped scallion greens; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 cup sour cream; 2 to 3 teaspoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno; Serving Suggestion: Your favorite salsa

Servings: persons

1/2 pound leftover roast turkey meat, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 bell peppers (preferably red and orange), finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 (15 to 16-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces corn tortilla chips (not low-fat)
2 cups grated jalapeno Jack cheese (8 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped scallion greens
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup sour cream
2 to 3 teaspoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno
Serving Suggestion: Your favorite salsa

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Toss turkey with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook bell peppers, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
4
Transfer to a bowl.
5
Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in skillet over moderate heat and cook garlic, cumin, and oregano, stirring, 1 minute.
6
Add the beans and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Make 2 layers each of corn chips, sauteed peppers, beans, turkey, cheese, scallion, and cilantro in a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
9
Bake nachos in middle of oven until cheese is melted, 6 to 10 minutes.
10
Stir together sour cream and jalapeno, to taste, and serve on the side along with salsa.

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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: 1/2 pound leftover roast turkey meat, shredded, 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, Salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Turkey Nachos falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Turkey Nachos

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