Black Bean and Quinoa Nachos

2- 6 ounce bags baked pita chips

2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained

4 tablespoon quinoa, cooked per package directions

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack

4 Tbsp. diced tomatoes

2 tsp. diced canned green chilis

2 Tbsp. diced red onion

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

1 avocado, pitted and diced

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange chips in a single layer on two large oven-proof platters and top each with equal amounts beans, quinoa, cheese, tomatoes green chilis and onion.

2. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts, alternation positions in the oven midway through. Garnish each with the equal amounts cilantro and avocado; serve immediately.

Makes 12 servings. (10 chips each)

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