Ranch Hand Nachos
Preparation time: 40 minutes
1 lb. small red bliss potatoes, skins on
3 seconds cooking oil spray
8 oz. extra lean ground turkey breast
½ teaspoon chili powder
⅔ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup iceburg lettuce, shredded
1 medium tomato, diced
¾ cup cucumber, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
¾ cup salsa, mild
Instructions: Slice potatoes into small circles. Coat them with cooking oil spray for 3 seconds. Bake in the oven at 450°F
for 25-30 minutes, depending on desired darkness. Brown ground turkey breast with chili powder in pan over MEDIUM heat for 8-10 minutes. Remove potatoes from the oven and turn off. Place the potatoes on a small oven safe platter or long dish. Top with cheese and turkey, put back in the oven to melt, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven and top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, and salsa.
Serves: 5
1 Cup of Vegetables per Serving
Fruit and/or Veggie Color(s): Red,White,Green
Nutrition information per serving: calories: 178, total fat: 2.8g, saturated fat: 0.7g, % calories from fat: 14%, % calories from saturated fat: 3%, protein: 18g, carbohydrates: 22g, cholesterol: 21mg, dietary fiber: 4g, sodium: 441mg
Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of vitamin A, potassium and fiber.
Recipe from the
Cool Fuel for Kids cookbook.
Ranch hand nachos
