Unbeatable Easy Nachos Recipe with Louisiana Crawfish
If you have been on the hunt for the perfect recipe for nachos, these healthy loaded nachos are definitely a winner! Oh wow this Louisiana Crawfish Gumbo Easy Nachos recipe from Holly’s new men’s health cookbook will give you the taste explosion you are looking for. Nachos were one of Holly’s favorite foods of choice but she also liked to get creative. This crawfish and gumbo combination is a Louisiana favorite. Whether you are looking for an amped up snack, an out-of-this-world party appetizer or even a fun, junk food style dinner you will not be disappointed in this choice.
Recipe For Nachos
| Prep Time 10 minutes |
| Cook Time 20 minutes |
| Servings 16 nachos |
- 1/2 pound chicken sausage thinly sliced and halved
- 1/2 green or red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 cups sliced fresh okra
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 cups oven baked tortilla chips
- 1 cup Louisiana crawfish tails rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking pan with foil.
- In large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add green pepper and onion, cooking until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add okra and garlic and continue cooking, stirring, about 3-4 minutes.
- Arrange chips on prepared pan. Spoon okra mixture on top of chips. Place crawfish and top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake about 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Per Serving: Calories 126, Calories from Fat 40%, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 32mg, Sodium 285mg, Carbohydrates 11g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 1g, Protein 9g, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat
Terrific Tip: Make sure you always use Louisiana crawfish. If not in season, remember to keep Louisiana crawfish in your freezer to whip up recipes like this. Any protein may be substituted.
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Find More Healthy Loaded Nachos For Nachos Bar Spread
Healthy loaded nachos are a go-to anytime snack and appetizer. Another recipe for nachos options you will love digging into is the Meaty Pita Nachos with Mediterranean flair from Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook. Ground sirloin and fresh veggies topped with creamy Tzatziki sauce, talk about yum! With all of the upcoming football games and tailgates, a good entertaining tip is to do a nachos bar with a variety of nacho flavors!
Cookbook with Healthy Easy Junk Food You’ll LOVE to Eat!
From the Fix It Fast or Fix It Slow chapter of Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook, Holly shows you that you can eat healthy, quick and easy while also eating the best bar food! These healthy loaded nachos make simple substitutions with high protein low fat chicken sausage and oven baked tortillas.
Also, be sure you always choose Louisiana crawfish recipes! When not in season, keep Louisiana crawfish tails in the freezer to cook with year-round!
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