Who doesn\u2019t love nachos as an appetizer with friends? As satisfying as fried chips are, they are also heavy and full of fat and grease. Try this recipe that uses zucchini as an alternative base for nachos. They\u2019re easy and surprisingly delicious\u2013some might even argue that they are better tasting than their fried alternative. Baking zucchini chips can add complexity to classic nachos and make them a tasty snack that won\u2019t kill your diet.<\/p>\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 5 minutes Servings:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/strong> Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Tip:<\/strong> For a sweet spin on these nachos, dice up fresh mango and avocado and add to the plate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Who doesn\u2019t love nachos as an appetizer with friends? As satisfying as fried chips are, they are also heavy and full of fat and grease. Try this recipe that uses zucchini as an alternative base for nachos. They\u2019re easy and surprisingly delicious\u2013some might even argue that they are better tasting than their fried alternative. Baking… <\/p>\n
\nCook Time:<\/strong> 45 minutes
\nTotal Time:<\/strong> About 50 minutes<\/p>\n
\n3 large green zucchinis
\n2 large tomatoes
\n\u00bc cup of Daiya shredded cheese
\n\u00bd cup of black beans
\n\u00bc cup chopped cilantro
\nSpray olive oil<\/span><\/a>
\nGarlic powder
\nSalt and pepper
\nOptional:<\/strong> non-fat Greek yogurt (as a substitute for sour cream)<\/p>\n
\n2.Cut zucchini into \u201cchips\u201d (about \u00bc inch slices\u2013 thinner for crispier chips, thicker for more hearty nachos).
\n3.Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with olive oil.
\n4.Place zucchini chips in one flat layer and sprinkle with salt, pepper and a little garlic powder. Spray another even layer of olive oil on top.
\n5.Place in oven and allow them to bake for 40 minutes.
\n6.Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese and put back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
\n7.Take out of the oven and let cool. Once cooled a little, dice the tomatoes and toss on top.
\n8.Drain black beans and add them too.
\n9.Garnish with cilantro and add a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt<\/span><\/a> if desired, then enjoy!<\/p>\n