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BLACK BEAN AND ORANGE NACHOS
40 Nachos
1 scallion
1 orange
16 oz. can black beans
2 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. vinegar
Salt
1 tsp. minced fresh jalapeno pepper
3 oz. Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
(about 3/4 c. grated)
3 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander or
parsley
Chop scallion, squeeze 1/4 cup juice from orange. Drain beans, put in food processor or blender with scallion, orange juice, oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and jalapeno pepper. Puree until smooth. Grate cheese. Heat broiler. Spread some of the bean mixture on each nacho and sprinkle with cheese. Put on baking sheet and broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander and serve.
PERKY NACHOS
16 lg. tortilla chips
2 tbsp. chilies, chopped
2 tbsp. black olives, chopped
4 oz. Cheddar cheese, finely grated
Place a layer of tortilla chips close together on a waxed paper lined 10 inch plate. Sprinkle with chopped chilies and black olives. Top with Cheddar cheese. Microwave on medium (50%) for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts. Recipe yield: 16 appetizers.