My Kids Fav Food: Black Bean Nachos 

I make black bean nachos EVERYDAY for my picky daughter.  She's four and 3/4 years old.  She has loved and eaten black beans since she was one.  I kid you not.

Oh sure, she eats other foods, but she always wants something involving black beans for at least one meal a day.  She's particularly fond of Ranch Style Black Beans, so am I.  I've made many attempts to cook black beans but I can't get them right.  So for me, it's easier, faster and less stressful to open up the can.

HERE'S HOW MAGGIE LOVES HER NACHOS

• 1 can (15oz) Ranch Style Black Beans
• 1 package shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 bag Tostidos tortilla chips, rounds

First drain half the liquid from the black beans.  Pour into a one cup food processor, run for 30 seconds, until almost pureed.  Move to a good air tight container.  Spoon about two teaspoons of beans onto each chip.  Top with maybe, 2 teaspoons of shredded cheese.  Microwave at 80% power for 35-45 seconds.  Do not cook them on full power; it overcooks the beans & cheese and it doesn't look appetizing at all. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on each chip or on the side.

I have no idea how many nachos one can of beans will make.  I could guess it makes enough for 20 nachos?

In the picture above, I was out of shredded cheese at the time.  I substituted with Borden's cheese sticks.  The kids thought they looked cool and proclaimed lunch as "party time!"