Italian Nachos

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still providing creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Baked tortilla chips reduce calories while maintaining crunch.

pepperoni

🥗Healthier: turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey pepperoni is lower in fat and calories.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.

Drizzle olive oil over the chips.

Sprinkle garlic and red pepper flakes over the chips.

Spread marinara sauce evenly over the chips.

Layer mozzarella cheese on top of the marinara sauce.

Add pepperoni slices, bell peppers, black olives, and red onion on top of the cheese.

Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the entire dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Garnish with fresh basil and scallions before serving.

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