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Nachos; Spicy Chip Mix for Homemade Chips; Nacho Dip (made with white beans)#rsgetrecipe.name#

Do you look at people eating gooey cheese nachos with envy? Envy no more! These nachos feature a "cheese" made from white beans. You'll also see how to make fat-free corn chips as well. This is a perfect snack to serve while watching the big game.

Corn Chips:
12 purchased GF corn tortillas

Cut tortillas into quarters.  Place on a baking sheet.  Place another baking sheet on top to prevent curling. Bake purchased corn tortillas at 350 for 15 minutes.  When baked, remove from the oven and spray with olive oil spray. 

Spicy Chip Mix:
Meanwhile, in a food processor, process the following into a powder:

2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon paprika

Put processed spices into a plastic bag.  Add oiled chips and shake until coated. 

Nacho Dip:
1 ancho chili, soaked in 1 cup boiling water (Reserve soaking liquid)
1 15 oz, can of northern white beans, drained
4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 ume plums
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon tumeric
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon olive oil

Garnishes:
Chopped raw jalapeno (optional)
Paprika

De-seed soaked chili and tear it up into a food processor.  Add remaining ingredients.  Add 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid.  Process until smooth.  Taste, and adjust seasonings. If necessary, add more soaking liquid to adjust consistency.   Let it sit for flavors to meld. 

Heat and serve on top of chips.  Garnish with chopped jalapeno and / or paprika.