Turkey Chili Nachos
Turkey Chili Nachos are loaded with crispy tortilla chips, hearty ground turkey chili, and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort-food mashup. Easy to make and perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy family dinner, this healthier nacho recipe is a delicious way to use leftover chili.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 605kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups Pomodoro sauce or your favorite tomato sauce
- 1/2 sweet red pepper diced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. salsa picante
- 1 large bag tortilla chips baked or fried
- 1 1/2 cups part skim mozzarella
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp. lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the onion until soft and slightly golden, in the olive oil, in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the turkey and cook for about 5 min. until it is no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce. Add half the green onions, red pepper, and salsa, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 min. until thickened.
- Layer the chips and turkey chili in a large 9 x 13" pan or broiler pan. Top with cheese.
- Broil until the cheese is bubbling and starting to turn golden. Top with the remaining green onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Serve immediately!!
- Recipe adapted from Canadian Living Magazine
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g