Carnitas and Plantain Crisp Nachos

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I love nachos. Super easy to make, shareable and can be made from ingredients found in your pantry. I did a little twist on the traditional nacho using plantain chips. ⠀

Carnitas and Plantain Crisp Nachos

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Can opener
  • Fork
  • Sheet pan
  • Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bags Trader Joe’s plantain crisps⠀
  • 1 package Trader Joe’s pork carnitas ⠀
  • 1 7 oz package shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese
  • 1 5 5 oz package goat cheese crumbled⠀
  • 1 4 4 oz can diced green chilies⠀
  • 1 can diced tomatoes ⠀
  • ½ onion diced⠀
  • 2 green onions sliced ⠀
  • I small can black olives⠀
  • 4 radishes cut into matchsticks ⠀
  • 1 avocado diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 460F⠀
  • Cook carnitas in the microwave for 2 minutes. ⠀
  • Once cooked use two forks to pull apart. ⠀
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. ⠀
  • Begin with a layer of plantain crisps, then layer in cheese, carnitas, onions, chilies and tomatoes. Repeat with the second layer. ⠀
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes. ⠀
  • Remove from oven. ⠀
  • Top with green onions, radishes and avocado. Enjoy!
Keyword nachos, plantain, plantain nachos

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