Southwest Layered Nachos

These Southwest Layered Nachos are a breath of Fresh yummy air when you wish you were out to eat...just to get something different than your every day cooking...
THRIVE has made this such a delicious and Yummy meal you'll be making it once a week for the whole summer!

First the Salsa
I whip this up and set it aside to hydrate and it's ready to go.
Put all ingredients in a mason jar-
1 can of petite diced tomatoes (if I had fresh..I would!)
1/3 C THRIVE Red and Green Bell Peppers
1/3 C THRIVE Onions ( I've used the FD or Dehydrated)
1-2 tesp. sea salt or Kosher Salt
1 T. Garlic
Have any Fresh Cilantro? I use a fist full...
1 Half of a Lemon's Juice

Put the lid on Shake and Set aside for dinner!


The Beans
Boil 4 Cups of water
add to that:
1 Cup THRIVE Instant Black Instant Beans
1 Cup THRIVE Instant Red Beans
a half a Jalapeño Chopped

Boil 10-15 minutes till tender and Drain.

Add 1/3 C Brown Sugar
a few Table Spoons of Mustard
2T Onions.
Simmer and stir till well blended and coated.

Pan Boil Chicken Breasts with:
2T THRIVE Onions
2-4T Thrive Green and Red Bell Peppers
and Sprinkle a tad of salt over the top.
Cover with a lid and cook for about 5-10 minutes watching constantly, to avoid to high a heat. Flip and add a little butter or oil to grill. Cook till throughly done.
Remove and Slice or Shread to top the Chips


You Might also want:
Fresh sliced Lettuce
Sliced Olives
Sour Cream
Guacamole ( Use THRIVE Onions and Peppers!)

Assembley is what makes this beauty come together. I put it on my cast-iron skillit for easy entry in the oven.
Here's How I layer mine:

Salsa , Sour Cream and Guacamole

Lettuce

Cheese

Chicken

Chips

Cheese

Beans

Chips

I put it in the oven after each batch of Cheese, It melts perfectly and everything is hot and ready when it comes together!! YUM!!

I used Thrive Motzerella & Cheddar Cheese here and these could be baked on a camp stove and toasted by the son if you were super desperate! We have used Indian fry bread and made some happy campers before!

Can you use fresh Motzerella? I do when I bake this for my family, but most other THRIVE ingredients make this a Quick, Simple and Inexpensive Dinner that will make everyone Happy.

Best tip: Food Should Taste Good! has the best chips ever, super healthy and yummiest ever!! Try looking at costco, or in the health food section, Pictured are the "Sweet Potato" Chips, Multi Grain or Lime are delicious as well!!