TURKEY NACHOS
1/2 pound of leftover roast turkey meat, shredded 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice salt and pepper (to taste) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided use 3 bell peppers (preferably red and orange), finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1 (15 to 16 ounces) can black beans, rinsed and drained 4 ounces corn tortilla chips 2 cups grated jalapeno Jack cheese (8 ounces) 1/4 cup chopped scallion greens 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro TO SERVE: 1 cup of sour cream 2 to 3 teaspoons finely chopped pickled jalapeno Accompaniment: tomato salsa
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss turkey with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10 inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute bell peppers, stirring until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Place 1/2 tablespoon oil in skillet over moderate heat and cook garlic, cumin, and oregano, stirring 1 minute.
Stir in beans and cook, stirring until heated through about 1 minute, season with salt and pepper.
Make 2 layers each of corn chips, sauteed peppers, beans, turkey, cheese, scallion, and cilantro in a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
Bake nachos in middle of oven until cheese is melted, 6 to 10 minutes.
Stir together sour cream and jalapeno to taste and serve on the side along with salsa.
Serves 6-8 people Adapted from source: Sara Moulton |