Spicy Avocado Nachos Supreme

Ingredients:

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 bag (10 oz.) tortilla chips
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
Jalapeño pepper slices (optional)

Makes 4 Servings.

Preparation:

  • In a medium size bowl, combine tomato sauce, chilies, green pepper, green onion and hot pepper sauce. Let sauce mixture stand 15 minutes.
  • Place tortilla chips in shallow 8x10 inch baking dish. 
  • Pour sauce over chips and sprinkle grated cheese over all. 
  • Broil nachos for 3 minutes or until cheese melts. 
  • Just before serving, seed, peel and mash avocado. Stir in lemon juice. 
  • Spoon avocado mixture and sour cream on hot nachos and top with jalapeño slices. 
  • Serve immediately. 
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