You’ve probably been asking yourself, what exactly are nachos? They’re an amazingly popular Mexican snack and appetizer. They are served all over North America at stadiums, theaters, in home, etc. Nachos are triangular shaped tortilla chips made from corn or flour and combined with meat, cheese, and vegetables. You can eat them with lots of meat or vegetarian style; it’s your choice. Just make sure to have some homemade salsa and guacamole on hand for dipping. Packing this for your lunch or your kid’s lunch? Make sure you pack them in an insulated lunch kit or in your kid’s lunch box.
Health Benefits
At first glance, a plate of nachos doesn’t look like it has very many health benefits. After all, we know that not much good can come from imbibing too much cheesy goodness. Nachos, however, are made from tortilla chips which are composed of corn. And corn offers a variety of health benefits. It is a rich source of beta-carotene which makes up vitamin A and is key in maintaining good eye and skin health.
Ingredients
tbsp of olive oil: 1
big onion- chopped: 1
lb tofu--cooked: 1
garlic—minced: 2
tbsp of taco seasoning: 1
oz of beans- refried: 5
salt to taste
cup of water: 1/4
tsbp lemon juice: 1
avocado--diced: 1
large tomato, diced: 1
tsp of sour cream: 1
pack tortilla chips; add more chips, if required.: 1
How To Make Nachos
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent. Add tofu, taco seasoning. and salt. Stir to combine and add beans. Add a splash of water to cook the tofu through. Turn of the heat.
- Add chopped tomato, avocado, and lime juice. Stir to combine. Drizzle sour cream on top and serve.
- Garnish with tomato and the avocado. Also, pour the sour cream over it. Mix well.
- Spread tortilla chips over a large plate. Add the tofu toppings in generous amounts. Enjoy!
Trivia
Nachos were first created in the town of Piedras Negas.