Jane’s Healthy Nachos
Jane DayJane Day is co-author with Dr. John Day of "The Longevity Plan," documenting their journey to China's Longevity Village. "Preparing food for guests has always been a stressful thing - feeling inadequate and fearing that the dishes wouldn't turn out. Posting recipes has been an exercise in the ultimate confrontation of this fear. Gratefully, the joy in figuring out how to make favorite dishes with healthier ingredients now exceeds the fear and I take courage in the idea that maybe I can help someone else do the same." |
John and I returned home from a gathering where nachos were served and determined that there must be a way to make these healthy–loaded with protein and veggies minus the unhealthy fats, carbs, and extra salt. We created something we love using organic sprouted corn tortillas at the base loaded with organic fat-free refried pintos, avocado, tomato, red onion, orange pepper, black olives and nacho jalepenos with salsa and fat-free greek yogurt for dipping. Serve with romaine and our creamy cilantro dressing on the side, and you have a complete meal. Enjoy!
- 4 Organic sprouted corn tortillas bake at 350 for 5 min to crisp
- 1 can organic refried beans, no added fats or blend pintos with water to make your own
- 1 Avocado sliced or diced
- 2-3 medium tomatoes sliced or diced
- 1 Red onion sliced or diced
- 1 orange pepper diced
- 1 jar nacho jalapenos
- black olives
- salsa
- plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- Toast in toaster or bake at 350 for 5 minutes to crisp tortillas. Layer with refried beans, tomatoes, avocado, onion, peppers, jalapeños. If you'd like to cut the tortillas into wedges, do this after you spread the beans, then top with the rest of the toppings.
Disclaimer Policy: This website is intended to give general information and does not provide medical advice. This website does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. John Day. If you have a medical problem, immediately contact your healthcare provider. Information on this website is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Dr. John Day is not responsible for any losses, damages or claims that may result from your medical decisions.
Hi Cathy! Thank you for your question. I have found these sprouted corn tortillas at Whole Foods. I find them in the frozen section. I’m sure they are at other stores as well.
As others find them elsewhere, please let us know!
Thank you so much! Jane
What store can you buy these organic corn tortillas?
Thank you
Hi, Thank you so much for your note. Here is the link to ur Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette in our recipe section of the site. I apologize that we don’t have a more robust search mechanism on the site. I myself just google it sometimes!
https://drjohnday.com/recipe/white-balsamic-lime-vinaigrette/
All the best to you!
Jane
Where is the cilantro dressing recipe?
We are so much enjoying your recipes! It’s so satisfying to learn to cook something that is healthy,
easy to make, good to share. Thank you so much for those ideas! I now use white balsamic
vinegar and enjoy the taste so much more!
Grateful,
Mike (your patient) & Dianne Gaschler
Hi Mike and Dianne,
Thank you so much for your very kind comments and words of support! We have tried to share our family favorite recipes. Hopefully, through these recipes you are discovering a love of vegetables of all kinds. Just last night we ate Jane’s Healthy Pad Thai dish for family dinner (https://drjohnday.com/recipe/healthy-pad-thai/). Our kids loved it.
John