Cracker Nachos: Ingredients

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Cracker Nachos

Using whole grain crackers in place of tortilla chips reduces the


fat and increases the fibre in this recipe. Enjoy this as a snack or
an appetizer.

Ingredients:
20 Low sodium whole wheat crackers 20
½ cup Grated reduced fat cheddar cheese, 18% M.F. 125 mL
2 Green onions, chopped 2
½ Green bell pepper, chopped ½
⅓ cup Grated reduced fat cheddar cheese, 18% M.F. 75 mL
¼ cup Salsa 60 mL

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
2. Place crackers close together on a baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle ½ cup (125 mL) grated cheese on the crackers.
4. Sprinkle with the onion and green pepper. Add ⅓ cup (75 mL) of grated cheese on
top.
5. Bake in oven for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and spoon a small amount of salsa on top of each cracker and
serve immediately.

Makes 5 servings (4 crackers / 71 g)

Nutrition Services
Cracker Nachos

Nutrition Facts Amount


Nutrient Claim
Per 1/5 of recipe (4 crackers/ 71 g) per serving
Amount % Daily Value
Source of fibre 2g
Calories 130 Low in potassium 150 mg
High in calcium 188 mg
Fat 6 g 9% Source of magnesium 27 mg
Saturated 2.5 g
+ Trans 0 g
13 % Source of iron 0.7 mg
Cholesterol 10 mg
Food Guide
Sodium 260 mg 11 % Canada’s Food Guide
servings per
Food Group
Carbohydrate 13 g 4% recipe serving
Fibre 2 g 8% Vegetables and Fruit ½
Sugars 1 g Grain Products ½
Protein 7 g Milk and Alternatives ½
Vitamin A 8%
Meat and Alternatives 0
Vitamin C 20 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 6%

This is a Choose Sometimes recipe (Mixed Dish–Vegetarian) according to the


Alberta Nutrition Guidelines.

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