Potato Nachos

Here's another recipe I found in the Weight Watchers cookbook. I had the day off on Friday so I had a little more time to relax and experiment with some new recipes in the kitchen. I decided to make this one as a snack right before lunch. I highly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it as a lower calorie Mexican fix.

Potato Nachos

1 large baking potato, scrubbed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese
1 scallion, thinly sliced
Fat-free sour cream (optional)

Cut the potato crosswise into 3/8 " slices; arrange in a single layer in a microwavable dish. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, then prick a few holes in the plastic to vent. Microwave on High until tender, about 6 minutes.

Sprinkle the tomato evenly over the potato slices and top with the beans, pepper Jack, and scallion. Microwave, uncovered, on Medium until the cheese melts, 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Serve with sour cream, if using. This makes 2 servings.

The only thing I changed about this recipe is that I used black bean instead of pinto, because that's what I had in the cupboard.