Lunch: Bison Nachos

Ground bison, a leaner and more flavorful choice than beef, updates the classic nacho recipe, and it's becoming widely available at well-stocked grocery stores.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce

Health benefits of Bison Nachos

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound ground bison or beef
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces corn tortilla chips
1 cup fresh salsa verde, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °. In a large frying pan, heat oil over high heat. Cook onion, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add bison and cook, stirring well to break up meat, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper.
Meanwhile, lay half the tortilla chips evenly in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Spread half of bison mixture over chips. Pour 1/3 cup salsa over the meat, followed by half the cheese. Repeat layers with 1/3 cup more salsa and remaining meat and cheese. Bake until cheese melts and chips start to brown, about 6 minutes.
Serve nachos with lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, remaining 1/3 cup salsa, and the sour cream.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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