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Potato Skin Nachos

Using potatoes instead of tortilla chips as the base for beans, salsa, and other traditional nacho toppings helps you control your sodium intake. The potatoes are a good source of potassium, an important nutrient in helping lower blood pressure.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 4 nachos per serving

Ingredients

Potatoes

4 4-ounce red potatoes, each cut into 4 wedges, or 1 pound whole fingerling potatoes
Olive oil spray
1 teaspoon Chili Powder (page 277) or no-salt-added chili powder

Bean Spread

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 cup canned no-salt-added fat-free refried beans or 1 cup pureed canned no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained before pureeing
1 teaspoon Chili Powder (page 277) or no-salt-added chili powder
1 teaspoon very low sodium beef bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Salsa

2 medium Italian plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium bell pepper, any color, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño (optional)

Topping

1/2 cup fat-free shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sliced black olives, drained
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    Put the potatoes on a nonstick baking sheet. Lightly spray the potatoes with olive oil spray. Sprinkle the potatoes with 1 teaspoon Chili Powder.

    Step 3

    Bake for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, for the bean spread, in a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 5

    Stir in the remaining bean spread ingredients. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook the mixture for 1 minute, or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Spread on a large plate. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

    Step 6

    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the salsa ingredients. Set aside.

    Step 7

    Arrange the potatoes on a serving plate. Spread the bean spread over the potatoes. Spoon the salsa over the bean spread. Sprinkle with the Cheddar and olives. Top with the sour cream.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 8

    (Per serving)

    Step 9

    Calories: 234

    Step 10

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 11

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 12

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 13

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 14

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 15

    Cholesterol: 4mg

    Step 16

    Sodium: 191mg

    Step 17

    Carbohydrates: 41g

    Step 18

    Fiber: 8g

    Step 19

    Sugars: 6g

    Step 20

    Protein: 12g

    Step 21

    Calcium: 201mg

    Step 22

    Potassium: 1089mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 23

    2 1/2 starch

    Step 24

    1 vegetable

    Step 25

    1 very lean meat

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