Nachos w/ Yellow Squash, Lettuce, & Avocado
Nachos are one of my favorite splurge foods. Although they may never be considered a "health" food, some of them are not nearly as gluttonous as we oftentimes give them a reputation for being! These summer squash nachos combine bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, lettuce, and avocados, with just a dollop of Greek yogurt and hot sauce. They're really an elevated version of gourmet nachos fit for any summer day with a plethora of fresh produce.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls blue corn tortilla chips
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1/2 yellow squash diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/8 c. red onion diced
- 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 c. lettuce chopped
- 1/2 avocado diced
- hefty dollop Greek yogurt (optional, or sour cream)
- dollop hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, lay out tortilla chips across a baking sheet.Cover until you can't see the baking sheet any longer. They should be touching, but not overlapping too much. You really just want to be able to add toppings to every chip without it getting too much on the baking sheet!Exactly how much chips you use is largely a matter of personal preference as well. I've never sat there carefully measuring chips! Roughly two handfuls usually equates to about a serving. I tend to cook far more than I actually need, though. So, as always, adjust to personal preference!
- Spread produce evenly across the tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the chips begin to toast.
- Once the nachos are done cooking, remove from the oven and top with lettuce, avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and hot sauce.
- Serve immediately. Once the nachos begin to cool down, the tortilla chips will absorb too much moisture and soften. Once this happens, there isn't a lot that you can do to crisp them up again!
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
- For a more in-depth article on nachos, check out my article on The Fundamentals of Making Nachos. I make suggestions on settling the microwave vs. oven debate and give suggestions on serving size, topping order, and potential reheating tips and tricks.