Turkey Nachos

Transform your snack game with these irresistible turkey nachos—an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for a quick family dinner or game-day feast. Featuring seasoned ground turkey cooked with bold spices like chili powder and cumin, these nachos are loaded with layers of flavor. A generous topping of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blankets crispy tortilla chips, while hearty black beans, juicy diced tomatoes, and optional jalapeños add tasty bursts of texture and heat. Finished with dollops of cool sour cream, fresh guacamole, and vibrant cilantro, these nachos are as colorful as they are delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this customizable recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a lighter twist on classic nachos without sacrificing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 12 ounces Tortilla chips
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup Black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Sliced jalapeños (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Guacamole
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink.

Step 4

Season the turkey with salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring to combine.

Step 5

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 6

Spread the tortilla chips evenly over the baking sheet.

Step 7

Spoon the cooked ground turkey evenly over the tortilla chips.

Step 8

Sprinkle the black beans over the turkey, followed by the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.

Step 9

Add diced tomatoes and sliced jalapeños on top, if desired.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Carefully remove the nachos from the oven and let cool slightly.

Step 12

Top the nachos with sour cream, guacamole, and chopped cilantro, if using.

Step 13

Serve the nachos immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1972.3 grams (1972.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4811

Total Fat 330.10g	423%
Saturated Fat 116.60g	583%
Polyunsaturated Fat 72.60g
Cholesterol 722mg	241%
Sodium 7472mg	325%
Total Carbohydrate 280.40g	102%
Dietary Fiber 40.30g	144%
Total Sugars 16.60g
Protein 217.30g	435%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 3253mg	250%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 2415mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 22.6%