Nachos

Ingredients

1/3 bag blue corn chips

1/2 can black beans

1 can sliced black olives

1/2 cup Daiya vegan cheddar cheese

1/2 cup fresh salsa from deli

1/2 cup cilantro-chopped

Directions

1. Spread chips out on baking sheet

2. Layer with black beans, black olives, cheese, and salsa

3. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees

4. Transfer to serving platter and top with cilantro

I decided to make nachos after finding a great vegan cheese at the Co-op. Normally I wouldn't make nachos because they are so bad for you, so I tried to make this version as healthy as possible. The cheese doesn't have any cholesterol in it, so it makes me feel a little better. I also did not drench the nachos in cheese like they are typically served. It's surprising how satisfied you can be from such a small amount of cheese. I added the beans for protein. I also recommend fresh salsa because the flavor is so much better than the canned version. Often delis have an inexpensive fresh salsa on hand. The cilantro added a fresh flavor and great color to the dish.