Black Bean Nachos
FOR NACHOS: Corn oil 2 Flour tortillas (8") 2 Chorizo or spicy sausage 1 c Black bean pesto 1 c Monterey jack cheese, shred 2 T Chopped cilantro (coriander) FOR BLACK BEAN PESTO: 8...
Ingredients
- 2chorizo or spicy sausage
- 1c black bean pesto
- 1c monterey jack cheese, shred
- 2t chopped cilantro (coriander)
- 1qt water
- 1bay leaf
- 1ham hock
- 2jalapenos, seeded
Directions
- 1
FOR NACHOS: Corn oil 2 Flour tortillas (8") 2 Chorizo or spicy sausage 1 c Black bean pesto 1 c Monterey jack cheese, shred 2 T Chopped cila
- 2
Place them in a large saucepan or soup kettle and add all remaining ingredients
- 3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours
- 4
Remove and discard ham hock and bay leaf
- 5
Using slotted spoon, transfer bean mixture, in batches, to the bowl of a food processor
- 6
Process, adding cooking liquid as necessary to form a smooth, thick paste
- 7
You will use a total of about 1 cup liquid
- 8
Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the salt and pepper if needed