Protein Nachos

If you’re looking for a healthy and high protein snack, look no further than protein nachos! By using Quest Protein Chips you’ll be able to satisfy your craving for traditional nachos without the guilt. With only a few net carbs and a whopping 60 grams of protein, these protein nachos will keep you full and satisfied for hours.

So the next time you’re craving a snack, ditch the traditional nachos and opt for these healthy and delicious protein nachos.

WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE PROTEIN NACHOS

These will satisfy your nachos craving without all the added fat content.

By using quest protein chips these healthy nachos pack a protein punch.

Doesn’t feel like your eating “diet food”.

Great for any diet: whether your counting calories, tracking macros, doing keto, eating low carb, eating low fat – These will work for you!

INGREDIENTS

Cooked Ground Beef (seasoned with taco seasoning) – I use 96 / 4 ground beef in this recipe. The leaner the beef the better. If you don’t have taco seasoning you can season with onion powder, salt, black pepper and chili powder.

Protein Chips – I use quest protein chips in this recipe, if you can’t find them you can use tortilla chips instead but because this is a main protein source, the recipe will be lower in protein and the calories will be a bit higher as the protein chips are low fat and low carb. I use the chili lime flavor and Jesse loves the loaded taco flavor

Diced Tomatoes – you can use pico de gallo but I just happen to have tomatoes on hand or if you hate tomatoes you could also use bell peppers instead.

Red Onion or yellow onion – If you use pico de gallo you can skip this.

Jalapeños – If you don’t have these or just don’t like the heat you can leave these out.

Fat Free Shredded Cheddar Cheese – if you wash it first, it melts a bit better!

Light Sour Cream

Queso Dip or Tostitos Salsa Con Queso

Optional: Black beans. Personally I don’t think they are needed but I’m listing it as an option because I know a lot of people love beans in their loaded nachos.

HOW TO MAKE PROTEIN NACHOS

Season ground beef with taco seasoning and cook on medium-high heat in a large skillet until browned. Set aside.

Pre-heat your oven to 350F.

On a small baking sheet lay chips in a single layer, top with ground beef, diced tomatoes, Onions, jalapenos and shredded cheese.

Bake in the over for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven, top with queso and light sour cream.

The chips will be a little crispy at this point – if you wan them to be soft transfer the nachos to a microwave safe container and pop in the microwave for 30 seconds.

WHAT ARE THE CALORIES / MACROS?

These protein nachos make the perfect snack, the prep time is minimal and the macros are WILD.

Calories: 387 Calories

Carbs: 10 grams of carbs

Fat: 12 grams of fat

Protein: 60 grams of protein.

WAIT. I’m going to repeat that again. SIXTY GRAMS OF PROTEIN FOR UNDER 400 CALORIES.

You can also easily make this on a large platter by doubling or tripling this recipe for the whole family to share!

NEED OTHER HIGH PROTEIN MEAL IDEAS?

My Slow Cooker Buffalo Crack Chicken Recipe (Low Calorie) packs 46g of protein per serving!

This Healthier Orange Chicken recipe has 38g of protein per serving and will make you feel like your cheating on your diet!

This Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe (High Protein) has 47.5g of protein!

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