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Microwave Cheesy Nachos
2 servings · 8 min total
Loaded nachos with melted cheddar, black beans and fresh toppings, made in minutes with just the microwave. A fast, shareable snack with a kick.
Ingredients
- 150 g wheat tortilla, cut into chips
- 2½ dl cheddar, grated
- 1¼ dl black beans, drained
- 1¼ dl cherry tomato, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely diced
- 1 fresh chilli, sliced
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Contains: Gluten, Milk
Allergen info is best-effort — please verify yourself.
Method
- 1.
Spread the chips — Spread the tortilla chips in a single, even layer over a large microwave-safe plate.
- 2.
Add the toppings — Scatter the grated cheddar, black beans, diced cherry tomato, red onion and sliced chili pepper evenly over the chips.
- 3.
Microwave until melted — Microwave on high for 45-60 seconds, checking every 20 seconds, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling but the chips have not gone soggy.
- 4.
Let it stand — Remove carefully, as the plate and cheese will be very hot, and let stand for a minute.
- 5.
Garnish and serve — Top with dollops of sour cream, the diced avocado and chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.