Chorizo Nachos

The recipe Chorizo Nachos can be made in approximately 25 minutes. This main course has 513 calories, 22g of protein, and 33g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. For $1.57 per serving, this recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mexican food. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires white wine, tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, and jack cheese. This recipe is liked by 2161 foodies and cooks. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 60%. Try Chorizo Nachos, Chorizo Veggie nachos, and Chorizo-Beef Nachos for similar recipes.

Servings: 8

Preparation duration: 25 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon chopped chives

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 pound shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

1 lemon, juiced

9 ounces raw pork chorizo, removed from casing

1 11-ounce package tortilla chips

1/2 cup chopped white onions

3/4 cup white wine

Equipment:

frying pan

paper towels

sauce pan

whisk

Cooking instruction summary:

In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain off excess fat. In a saucepan, add the wine and lemon juice. Bring slowly to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the cheese and cornstarch and whisk until the cheese is fully melted. Arrange the tortilla chips on a serving platter. Drizzle with the melted cheese mixture. Top with chorizo-onion mixture. Garnish with the cilantro and chives. Serve immediately.

 

Step by step:


1. In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.

2. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.

3. Transfer to a paper towel to drain off excess fat.

4. In a saucepan, add the wine and lemon juice. Bring slowly to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low.

5. Add the cheese and cornstarch and whisk until the cheese is fully melted.

6. Arrange the tortilla chips on a serving platter.

7. Drizzle with the melted cheese mixture. Top with chorizo-onion mixture.

8. Garnish with the cilantro and chives.

9. Serve immediately.


Nutrition Information:

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513k Calories
22g Protein
33g Total Fat
28g Carbs
7% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
513k
26%

Fat
33g
51%

  Saturated Fat
14g
90%

Carbohydrates
28g
10%

  Sugar
1g
2%

Cholesterol
73mg
24%

Sodium
487mg
21%

Alcohol
2g
13%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
22g
45%

Calcium
500mg
50%

Phosphorus
393mg
39%

Selenium
18µg
27%

Zinc
3mg
23%

Magnesium
81mg
20%

Vitamin B2
0.34mg
20%

Vitamin B1
0.25mg
17%

Vitamin B12
0.83µg
14%

Vitamin B6
0.28mg
14%

Vitamin E
1mg
12%

Copper
0.24mg
12%

Vitamin K
10µg
10%

Vitamin B3
1mg
10%

Iron
1mg
9%

Vitamin A
459IU
9%

Fiber
2g
9%

Vitamin B5
0.82mg
8%

Potassium
257mg
7%

Folate
22µg
6%

Vitamin C
2mg
3%

Manganese
0.05mg
3%

Vitamin D
0.34µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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