Do you love the taste of nachos, but hate the guilt that comes with eating them? Why not try swapping out the high-calorie tortilla chip for a lower calorie food, like cucumber?
Yes, cucumber.
Though they are not known to hold much nutritional value themselves (a little vitamin C and vitamin A), because of their fiber content, they are a very filling food. Cucumbers will also provide a little bit of the "crunch" that we have become accustomed to when eating nachos.
What you decide to top your Cucumber Nachos with is completely up to you. In this recipe, we are using some low-fat shredded cheese and a fresh, organic salsa.
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| Salsa, shredded cheese, and cucumber -- three simple ingredients. |
Tomato-based salsas are typically low in calories and high in antioxidants like lycopene. Red onions, which have been found to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as jalapenos, which have been known to boost metabolism, are both great salsa ingredients.
Cucumber Nachos
Ingredients:
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup of salsa
Directions:
Wash and slice the cucumber. Place cucumber slices on a paper towel to absorb any extra moisture. Move the cucumber slices to a baking tray. Lightly sprinkle each cucumber slice with the shredded cheese. Add salsa to each slice. Top cucumber slices with remaining shredded cheese. Bake for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees or until the cheese is melted.
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| Cheese and salsa layered on the cucumber slices before baking. |
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| Tasty Cucumber Nachos prepared in less than 10 minutes. |
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