Mediterranean-style Nachos

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup salsa (yours or purchased)
• 1 (16 ounce) bag tortillas
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• sour cream
• avocado, slices

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in heavy, large skillet over medium heat. add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. add eggplant and bell pepper and cook until soft, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.
• 2 mix in tomatoes and spices. season with salt and pepper. cook until tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. mix in the salsa.
• 3 note: this can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. refrigerate. rewarm before continuing.
• 4 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 5 divide tortilla chips between two oven-proof serving platters.
• 6 top with eggplant mixture. sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over each.
• 7 bake until cheese melts,about 10 minutes.
• 8 top with sour cream and avocado slices.
• 9 serve immediately.