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Lynne's nachos with spicy salsa is a healthier version of the delicious Mexican sharing snack without the calorific content. Simple and made from fresh and low cost ingredients, this alternative nachos with spicy salsa is great to enjoy with friends!
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Nachos with Spicy Salsa

Nachos with spicy salsa is an easy to make version of the delicious Mexican sharing snack without the calorific content. Great to share with friends!
Course Snacks
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 436kcal
Author Neil

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Spicy Salsa :-

  • 1 medium sized ripe tomato.
  • ½ red pepper.
  • 1 red chilli pepper (finely chopped)
  • 2 inches piece of cucumber
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to season

For the Nachos :-

  • 75 g low fat tortilla chips
  • 75 g low fat grated cheddar cheese
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Chop all the spicy salsa ingredients into same size chunks (about 0.5cm) and put them into a bowl. Mix together to let the flavours and spices combine and leave to marinate for a few minutes. Longer if you have more time. Season to taste.
  • Switch on grill to maximum heat
  • In an oven proof dish spread out the tortilla chips
  • Cover the tortilla chips with a generous layer (all if you want) of the spicy salsa.
  • Sprinkle the grated reduced fat cheddar cheese on top.
  • Place under the grill and melt the cheese slowly watching it to ensure it doesn't burn.
  • Serve and eat immediately fresh with the cheese melted and gooey!

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.6g | Protein: 15.3g | Fat: 21.8g | Saturated Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 38.3mg | Sodium: 372.9mg | Fiber: 6.3g | Sugar: 11.5g | Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 146mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 2mg