Nachos Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Sun, 11 Feb 2024 08:34:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Make the Best Nachos With These Simple Tips https://falafelandcaviar.com/make-the-best-nachos-with-these-simple-tips/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:11:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19493 Nachos seem like a simple dish to make. You throw in some tortilla chips, cover them with cheese, add some meat, veggies, and condiments, and call it a day. However, in order to make truly great nachos, you have to put in a bit more effort. Check out these tips that will help you make […]

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Nachos seem like a simple dish to make. You throw in some tortilla chips, cover them with cheese, add some meat, veggies, and condiments, and call it a day. However, in order to make truly great nachos, you have to put in a bit more effort.

Check out these tips that will help you make the best nachos.

Use the Right Tortilla Chips and Cheese

Any tortilla chips and cheese won’t cut it. Instead, get the tortilla chips that are lightly salted and don’t feature extra flavoring. For cheese, opt for one that melts quickly and becomes gooey, like cheddar or Monterey Jack.

Don’t Overdo the Toppings

When picking out toppings, make sure not to overdo it. Pick out toppings that work together well and that you enjoy on their own. Throw in some protein and baked beans, add some heat with salsa, throw in some onions or scallions for freshness, and finish it off with creamy ingredients like Mexican crema or sour cream.

Add the Cold Ingredients After Baking

Don’t fully assemble the nachos when popping them in an oven. Instead, just add tortilla chips, cheese, protein, and beans before baking. After baking, add the rest of the toppings.

Get the Layering Right

To get the best nachos, you need to get the layering right. The best option is to start a layer of tortilla chips and then add toppings in order of cheese, protein, baked beans, salsa, crema or sour cream, and fresh veggies. 

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This Take on Nachos is Healthy and Delicious https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-take-on-nachos-is-healthy-and-delicious/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:32:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19406 Cheese-topped, salsa-layered nachos are undeniably delicious, but you can make this filling and satisfying meal that bit healthier by swapping out some of the corn chips and cheese for some delicious roast vegetables. Check out this recipe—it’s close enough to the original to please all of the family while delivering some excellent vitamins and minerals […]

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Cheese-topped, salsa-layered nachos are undeniably delicious, but you can make this filling and satisfying meal that bit healthier by swapping out some of the corn chips and cheese for some delicious roast vegetables. Check out this recipe—it’s close enough to the original to please all of the family while delivering some excellent vitamins and minerals and a lot less salt and fat.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 1 cup of lightly salted corn chips
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 can of black beans
  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of sour cream
  • Jalapeños and cilantro, for topping
  • 2 tablespoons of oil

Instructions:

  1. Finely slice the broccoli and pepper. Using one tablespoon of the oil, coat the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and then roast in an oven heated to 390 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, finely slice the onion and fry it in the remaining oil. Once softened, add the tinned tomatoes and sugar and stir well.
  3. After 10 minutes, add the drained beans to the tomatoes. Simmer for a further 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  4. Layer up your dish with the corn chips, roasted vegetables, and beans as you wish, topping with cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and cilantro if liked.

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These Nacho Toppings are Weird, But Genius https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-nacho-toppings-are-weird-but-genius/ Sat, 11 Jan 2020 06:00:25 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13464 Nachos are one of our favorite snacks to make for parties or simply to snack on during a lazy night at home. If you make this Mexican-inspired dish often, you might find yourself with normal toppings like black beans, shredded chicken, or tomato. Check out these ideas for unconventional, but genius nacho toppings for the […]

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Nachos are one of our favorite snacks to make for parties or simply to snack on during a lazy night at home. If you make this Mexican-inspired dish often, you might find yourself with normal toppings like black beans, shredded chicken, or tomato.

Check out these ideas for unconventional, but genius nacho toppings for the next dish of them you make.

Mushrooms

What’s rich, savory, and takes on the flavor of anything that you cook them in? That’s right, the answer is mushrooms! Try sauteeing them in a spicy Mexican sauce and then throwing them on top of nachos for a tasty treat.

Shrimp and Avocado

Are you a seafood fan who also loves nachos? You should definitely try topping them with a shrimp and avocado mix. Inspiring the flavor of ceviche, it’s a unique twist on a dish that you’ve probably never tried in this way.

Chorizo

Looking for an underappreciated meat to try on your next batch of nachos? How about chorizo, a spicy Mexican sausage that is great when crumbled on top of cheese on top of tortilla chips.

https://www.instagram.com/p/-xeioLhlFo/

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Ditch Tortilla Chips for These Two Healthy Nacho Recipes https://falafelandcaviar.com/ditch-tortilla-chips-for-these-two-healthy-nacho-recipes/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 06:00:11 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=8209 Nachos are so satisfying, and the perfect snack to have when you want something crispy, crunchy, and salty. But eating all those tortilla chips is definitely not a way to maintain a healthy diet, so instead, swap them for these healthy trades! Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes make for the perfect base for nachos! All you […]

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Nachos are so satisfying, and the perfect snack to have when you want something crispy, crunchy, and salty. But eating all those tortilla chips is definitely not a way to maintain a healthy diet, so instead, swap them for these healthy trades!

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes make for the perfect base for nachos! All you have to do is cut the sweet potatoes into about 1/8 inch rounds, and put them on a baking sheet.

Cook the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes at 425 F and flip them half way through.

At the end, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes so they get really crispy.

Cover them in your favorite fixin’s and you’ll be in nacho heaven!

Zucchini

Zucchini is such a healthy vegetable, and they make for the perfect base to nachos because they can get really crispy and boost Latin-inspired flavors!

All you have to do is slice the zucchini into about 1/4 inch rounds. Lay them on paper towels and season each side with kosher salt.

Leave the zucchini for 10-15 minutes so the water can extract out of them and then press as much water as you can out of them with a paper towel on top.

Bake at 400F until they’re crispy, and you have your base!

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Here’s How to Make Delicious Loaded Nachos at Home https://falafelandcaviar.com/heres-how-to-make-delicious-loaded-nachos-at-home/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:32:10 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=6538 One of my favorite dishes to eat at Mexican restaurants is loaded nachos. Consisting of tortilla chips covered in a delicious combination of cheese, beans, meat, and veggies, it’s delicious and filling. Here’s how to make your own version at home. Ingredients 1 bag tortilla chips 1 chicken breast 1 avocado 1 small tomato ½ […]

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One of my favorite dishes to eat at Mexican restaurants is loaded nachos. Consisting of tortilla chips covered in a delicious combination of cheese, beans, meat, and veggies, it’s delicious and filling.

Here’s how to make your own version at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 small tomato
  • ½ cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • ½ can black beans
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Start by slicing the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks or strips and cook them in a skillet over medium heat.

After this, pour the beans into a saucepan on the stove and warm them up with medium-low heat.

While the chicken is cooking, slice the tomato into bite-sized pieces. Then, cut the avocado into slices. Set aside.

Place the bag of tortilla chips on a large plate. Place the warm beans directly on top of the chips, and then put the chicken on top of the beans. Top them with the shredded cheese and allow the cheese to melt.

Next, sprinkle the tomato and avocado chunks on top of the other layers. The final touch is a dollop of sour cream on top of the whole creation. You can also put hot sauce on top of the nachos if you want them to have a kick!

Enjoy, and buen provecho!

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Here’s How To Turn A Bag Of Chips Into Gourmet Nachos In Ten Minutes https://falafelandcaviar.com/heres-turn-bag-chips-gourmet-nachos-ten-minutes/ Sat, 27 Jan 2018 17:43:19 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=601 Tortilla chips are a tasty and versatile snack. The crispy triangles stand up to the thickest guacamoles, salsas and dips. Heck, their salty corn flavor even makes them a tasty treat right out of the bag. But if you want to coax some magical flavors out of a snack aisle, turn that bag of chips […]

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Tortilla chips are a tasty and versatile snack. The crispy triangles stand up to the thickest guacamoles, salsas and dips. Heck, their salty corn flavor even makes them a tasty treat right out of the bag.

But if you want to coax some magical flavors out of a snack aisle, turn that bag of chips into a festive plate of chicken nachos. It’s easy and delicious. Here’s how:

It All Starts With A Big Bag Of Crispy Chips

White corn restaurant-style chips are light and crispy, not like the overly-crunchy and more rustic dense yellow-corn tortilla chips. The lighter-style chip works best as a nacho base because the chips will get toasted in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees, line a baking sheet with foil, and lay down a base of chips.

Add Copious Amounts Of Cheese, Chicken and Whatever Else You’d Like

Sprinkle a cup of shredded mild cheddar or taco-style cheese over the chips. Pre-cooked chicken makes a delicious and convenient nacho protein choice. Anything from a shredded rotisserie chicken meat or packaged grilled chicken strips will work. Other great add-ons include sliced green onions, drained black beans and pickled jalapenos.

Bake, Jazz-up And Enjoy

Toss that sheet pan into the oven for 9-10 minutes, until the cheese is nicely melted and the chip edges brown slightly. Now is the time to add a zip of freshness and truly elevate the snack to a meal. Fresh tomatoes, avocado slices, salsa, chopped cilantro, and drizzled sour cream all counterbalance the richness of the melted cheese and savory chicken.

Transfer to a platter and dig into your masterpiece.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Nachos Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Sun, 11 Feb 2024 08:34:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Make the Best Nachos With These Simple Tips https://falafelandcaviar.com/make-the-best-nachos-with-these-simple-tips/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:11:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19493 Nachos seem like a simple dish to make. You throw in some tortilla chips, cover them with cheese, add some meat, veggies, and condiments, and call it a day. However, in order to make truly great nachos, you have to put in a bit more effort. Check out these tips that will help you make […]

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Nachos seem like a simple dish to make. You throw in some tortilla chips, cover them with cheese, add some meat, veggies, and condiments, and call it a day. However, in order to make truly great nachos, you have to put in a bit more effort.

Check out these tips that will help you make the best nachos.

Use the Right Tortilla Chips and Cheese

Any tortilla chips and cheese won’t cut it. Instead, get the tortilla chips that are lightly salted and don’t feature extra flavoring. For cheese, opt for one that melts quickly and becomes gooey, like cheddar or Monterey Jack.

Don’t Overdo the Toppings

When picking out toppings, make sure not to overdo it. Pick out toppings that work together well and that you enjoy on their own. Throw in some protein and baked beans, add some heat with salsa, throw in some onions or scallions for freshness, and finish it off with creamy ingredients like Mexican crema or sour cream.

Add the Cold Ingredients After Baking

Don’t fully assemble the nachos when popping them in an oven. Instead, just add tortilla chips, cheese, protein, and beans before baking. After baking, add the rest of the toppings.

Get the Layering Right

To get the best nachos, you need to get the layering right. The best option is to start a layer of tortilla chips and then add toppings in order of cheese, protein, baked beans, salsa, crema or sour cream, and fresh veggies. 

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This Take on Nachos is Healthy and Delicious https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-take-on-nachos-is-healthy-and-delicious/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:32:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19406 Cheese-topped, salsa-layered nachos are undeniably delicious, but you can make this filling and satisfying meal that bit healthier by swapping out some of the corn chips and cheese for some delicious roast vegetables. Check out this recipe—it’s close enough to the original to please all of the family while delivering some excellent vitamins and minerals […]

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Cheese-topped, salsa-layered nachos are undeniably delicious, but you can make this filling and satisfying meal that bit healthier by swapping out some of the corn chips and cheese for some delicious roast vegetables. Check out this recipe—it’s close enough to the original to please all of the family while delivering some excellent vitamins and minerals and a lot less salt and fat.

Ingredients (to serve 4):

  • 1 cup of lightly salted corn chips
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 can of black beans
  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of sour cream
  • Jalapeños and cilantro, for topping
  • 2 tablespoons of oil

Instructions:

  1. Finely slice the broccoli and pepper. Using one tablespoon of the oil, coat the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and then roast in an oven heated to 390 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, finely slice the onion and fry it in the remaining oil. Once softened, add the tinned tomatoes and sugar and stir well.
  3. After 10 minutes, add the drained beans to the tomatoes. Simmer for a further 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  4. Layer up your dish with the corn chips, roasted vegetables, and beans as you wish, topping with cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and cilantro if liked.

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These Nacho Toppings are Weird, But Genius https://falafelandcaviar.com/these-nacho-toppings-are-weird-but-genius/ Sat, 11 Jan 2020 06:00:25 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13464 Nachos are one of our favorite snacks to make for parties or simply to snack on during a lazy night at home. If you make this Mexican-inspired dish often, you might find yourself with normal toppings like black beans, shredded chicken, or tomato. Check out these ideas for unconventional, but genius nacho toppings for the […]

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Nachos are one of our favorite snacks to make for parties or simply to snack on during a lazy night at home. If you make this Mexican-inspired dish often, you might find yourself with normal toppings like black beans, shredded chicken, or tomato.

Check out these ideas for unconventional, but genius nacho toppings for the next dish of them you make.

Mushrooms

What’s rich, savory, and takes on the flavor of anything that you cook them in? That’s right, the answer is mushrooms! Try sauteeing them in a spicy Mexican sauce and then throwing them on top of nachos for a tasty treat.

Shrimp and Avocado

Are you a seafood fan who also loves nachos? You should definitely try topping them with a shrimp and avocado mix. Inspiring the flavor of ceviche, it’s a unique twist on a dish that you’ve probably never tried in this way.

Chorizo

Looking for an underappreciated meat to try on your next batch of nachos? How about chorizo, a spicy Mexican sausage that is great when crumbled on top of cheese on top of tortilla chips.

https://www.instagram.com/p/-xeioLhlFo/

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Ditch Tortilla Chips for These Two Healthy Nacho Recipes https://falafelandcaviar.com/ditch-tortilla-chips-for-these-two-healthy-nacho-recipes/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 06:00:11 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=8209 Nachos are so satisfying, and the perfect snack to have when you want something crispy, crunchy, and salty. But eating all those tortilla chips is definitely not a way to maintain a healthy diet, so instead, swap them for these healthy trades! Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes make for the perfect base for nachos! All you […]

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Nachos are so satisfying, and the perfect snack to have when you want something crispy, crunchy, and salty. But eating all those tortilla chips is definitely not a way to maintain a healthy diet, so instead, swap them for these healthy trades!

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes make for the perfect base for nachos! All you have to do is cut the sweet potatoes into about 1/8 inch rounds, and put them on a baking sheet.

Cook the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes at 425 F and flip them half way through.

At the end, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes so they get really crispy.

Cover them in your favorite fixin’s and you’ll be in nacho heaven!

Zucchini

Zucchini is such a healthy vegetable, and they make for the perfect base to nachos because they can get really crispy and boost Latin-inspired flavors!

All you have to do is slice the zucchini into about 1/4 inch rounds. Lay them on paper towels and season each side with kosher salt.

Leave the zucchini for 10-15 minutes so the water can extract out of them and then press as much water as you can out of them with a paper towel on top.

Bake at 400F until they’re crispy, and you have your base!

The post Ditch Tortilla Chips for These Two Healthy Nacho Recipes appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

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Here’s How to Make Delicious Loaded Nachos at Home https://falafelandcaviar.com/heres-how-to-make-delicious-loaded-nachos-at-home/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:32:10 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=6538 One of my favorite dishes to eat at Mexican restaurants is loaded nachos. Consisting of tortilla chips covered in a delicious combination of cheese, beans, meat, and veggies, it’s delicious and filling. Here’s how to make your own version at home. Ingredients 1 bag tortilla chips 1 chicken breast 1 avocado 1 small tomato ½ […]

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One of my favorite dishes to eat at Mexican restaurants is loaded nachos. Consisting of tortilla chips covered in a delicious combination of cheese, beans, meat, and veggies, it’s delicious and filling.

Here’s how to make your own version at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 1 chicken breast
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 small tomato
  • ½ cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • ½ can black beans
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Start by slicing the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks or strips and cook them in a skillet over medium heat.

After this, pour the beans into a saucepan on the stove and warm them up with medium-low heat.

While the chicken is cooking, slice the tomato into bite-sized pieces. Then, cut the avocado into slices. Set aside.

Place the bag of tortilla chips on a large plate. Place the warm beans directly on top of the chips, and then put the chicken on top of the beans. Top them with the shredded cheese and allow the cheese to melt.

Next, sprinkle the tomato and avocado chunks on top of the other layers. The final touch is a dollop of sour cream on top of the whole creation. You can also put hot sauce on top of the nachos if you want them to have a kick!

Enjoy, and buen provecho!

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Here’s How To Turn A Bag Of Chips Into Gourmet Nachos In Ten Minutes https://falafelandcaviar.com/heres-turn-bag-chips-gourmet-nachos-ten-minutes/ Sat, 27 Jan 2018 17:43:19 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=601 Tortilla chips are a tasty and versatile snack. The crispy triangles stand up to the thickest guacamoles, salsas and dips. Heck, their salty corn flavor even makes them a tasty treat right out of the bag. But if you want to coax some magical flavors out of a snack aisle, turn that bag of chips […]

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Tortilla chips are a tasty and versatile snack. The crispy triangles stand up to the thickest guacamoles, salsas and dips. Heck, their salty corn flavor even makes them a tasty treat right out of the bag.

But if you want to coax some magical flavors out of a snack aisle, turn that bag of chips into a festive plate of chicken nachos. It’s easy and delicious. Here’s how:

It All Starts With A Big Bag Of Crispy Chips

White corn restaurant-style chips are light and crispy, not like the overly-crunchy and more rustic dense yellow-corn tortilla chips. The lighter-style chip works best as a nacho base because the chips will get toasted in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees, line a baking sheet with foil, and lay down a base of chips.

Add Copious Amounts Of Cheese, Chicken and Whatever Else You’d Like

Sprinkle a cup of shredded mild cheddar or taco-style cheese over the chips. Pre-cooked chicken makes a delicious and convenient nacho protein choice. Anything from a shredded rotisserie chicken meat or packaged grilled chicken strips will work. Other great add-ons include sliced green onions, drained black beans and pickled jalapenos.

Bake, Jazz-up And Enjoy

Toss that sheet pan into the oven for 9-10 minutes, until the cheese is nicely melted and the chip edges brown slightly. Now is the time to add a zip of freshness and truly elevate the snack to a meal. Fresh tomatoes, avocado slices, salsa, chopped cilantro, and drizzled sour cream all counterbalance the richness of the melted cheese and savory chicken.

Transfer to a platter and dig into your masterpiece.

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