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May 3, 2011

Marriage Means Sharing

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Poor husband is working so hard!

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He relaxed with a beer while I made an incredible 15 minute dinner!

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Hello leftover chili nachos!

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For this scrumptious dinner, I took leftover wheatberry chili and spooned it onto tortilla chips in a baking dish with some green peppers and cheese. I baked it at 400* for about 20 minutes until it was all hot and bubbly and topped with yogurt, cholula and cilantro.

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Betwix the two of us, we had at it! Incredibly delicious!! Some of the chips got soggy underneath and required a fork, but my gosh was this good!!

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Leftover Chili Nachos

For this scrumptious dinner, I took leftover wheatberry chili and spooned it onto tortilla chips in a baking dish with some green peppers and cheese. I baked it at 400* for about 20 minutes until it was all hot and bubbly and topped with yogurt, cholula and cilantro.
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, chili, nachos
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 hungry lovers
Author kath eats

Ingredients

  • A few giant handfuls of blue corn chips
  • ~1.5 cups leftover bean chili strained of liquid if yours wasn’t thick enough
  • 1/2 a bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 a cup of freshly grated cheese any kind
  • Yogurt or sour cream
  • Hot Sauce
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  • Layer chips on bottom of oven-safe dish
  • Spoon on half of chili
  • Add another layer of chips and another layer of chili
  • Top with green peppers and then cheese
  • Bake at 400* for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly, taking care not to burn
  • Garnish with yogurt, cilantro and hot sauce
  • Serve between two lovers!

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On the side we had very simple spinach salads dressed in only lime juice – to complete the Mexican theme.

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Time to eat yet!?

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After dinner I met Faith for an awesome walk to catch up! It had been too long!

I’m hoping to wrap up work in the very near future so I can watch last night’s Gossip Girl!

Woo!

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  1. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    My fav pic is of Matt at the end….just waiting and waiting. Oh the life of a husband to a food blogger. HA!

    That recipe looks delish–we are so having this SOON 🙂

    Reply
  2. Brittany @ Eating Bird Food says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    This looks delicious – perfect for Cinco De Mayo. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Grace says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    Those chili nachos looks DELICIOUS and beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  4. Abby says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    My man would love these nachos! He is a nacho machine. lol 🙂

    Reply
  5. Baking Books says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Nachos always do well. What time do you eat dinner? It’s still light out for walking?

    Reply
  6. Cait @ Beyond Bananas says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    Hahaha.. Matt is thinking.. enough pictures i am hungry.. let’s eat!

    Reply
  7. Stacy @ Every Little Thing says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    That’s a great idea for the leftovers! I love using up some yummy Mexican – those are the leftovers that always get eaten first!

    Reply
  8. Holly @ The Runny Egg says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    We had chili for dinner tonight and we will definitely have to make chili nachos for dinner tomorrow night! Thanks for a great idea!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    The look on your husband’s face definitely captures it.That’s how my husband looks while I’m snapping pictures and his stomach is growling, too! They appreciate it in their own way!

    Reply
  10. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Haha love that last photo 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kate says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    That looks amazing! I’ve noticed that you substitute yogurt for sour cream a lot- I’ve never tried it before, but as a sour cream lover I’m curious- do you do this because you prefer it or because it’s better for you?

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    • KathEats says

      May 3, 2011 at 8:14 pm

      I do it because we always have plain yogurt on hand and never have sour cream. Although it is also healthier.

      Reply
      • Kate says

        May 3, 2011 at 8:18 pm

        Thanks! I’ll have to give it a try some time.

        Reply
  12. kaila @ healthy helper! says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Oh my word…..that wheat berry chili looks scrumdidlyumptious! And on nachos…OH MAN! That sounds fabulous! Get in muh belly NOW! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Wow that looks awesome! So colorful and CHEESY. I’d have trouble sharing this dish…

    Reply
  14. Stephanie @cookinfanatic says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    What a yummy way to use leftovers for dinner! Can’t wait to head down the street and visit the new store once it opens, it’s so exciting reading how it is coming along each day 🙂 Last night’s Gossip Girl was a good one – enjoy!

    Reply
  15. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    You are a good wife, Kath!! I’m also a big fan of subbing yogurt for sour cream. just the sound of the words “sour cream” sound gross to me – I was never really big on it in the first place! Have a great night!

    Reply
  16. Paige @Running Around Normal says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    I love putting chili on top of nachos! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  17. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    What is it about Cinco de Mayo week that inspires so much Mexican? I had a Mexican too (in scramble-form). Saving the margarita for Thursday though. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Emma (Namaste Everyday) says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    YUM that is such a good idea. I have been craving nachos. Mexican food is hard to come by in New Zealand though. the luxuries of America…

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  19. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Chili is the perfect left over! It can be turned into so many great things! I hope you two get some time to relax tonight!

    Reply
  20. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    “Some of the chips got soggy underneath and required a fork”— actually I kinda like a few like that. Sooo good!

    Reminds me of taco salads I used to eat as a kid. Not sure why I havent had taco salad in ages?! Well, raw vegan taco “meat”…I make that and put on top of salads. Need to bake it up like yours though!

    YUMMY work. And the pics are stellar, Kath. Just so pretty!

    Reply
  21. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    That dinner looks amazing! I’d eat it even if I wasn’t pressed for time!

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  22. Dee says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    omg! this looks fab!

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  23. Christine says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Awww, Matt is looking a little tired! I don’t care how 1950s housewife it sounds, I will always love making my husband a meal at the end of his day (as long as he takes out the trash). And I love the idea of using yogurt instead, I’ve never thought of it.

    Reply
  24. staceyhealthylife says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    I love making healthy nacho’s, yum.

    Reply
  25. Kat @ Cupcake Kat says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Nachos look amazing! Great dinner for sharing

    Reply
  26. Heather says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    I absolutely love homemade nachos – I love to mix salsa and black beans and bake it on my chips with cheese on top. Guacamole is an extra bonus!

    Reply
  27. Eileen says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Awww, Matt looks exhausted! That dinner looks delicious! We had sort of slammed-together Mexican food, too, that totally exceeded my expectations. I had tortillas, peppers, salsa verde, so I defrosted some shrimp and turned it into shrimp tacos. Yum.

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  28. cathy says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    poor matt looks beat! hang in there, buddy!!

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  29. erica says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    now i’m craving nachos!!!

    gossip girl was good last night!!! next week looks intense! 🙂

    Reply
  30. shannon says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    take care of that hardworking man!
    🙂
    Shannon

    Reply
  31. Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says

    May 3, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Crazy … I made nachos for dinner, too!! I didn’t have any chili, so I just warmed up a can of black beans and added some spices, for my protein. Local romaine, tomatoes and spring onions on top… yum! It was so good, and filling! 🙂

    Reply
  32. VeggieGirl says

    May 3, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Looks so hearty and delicious! Yum 🙂

    Reply
  33. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    May 3, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Wow, what a fabulous, easy dinner!! Love the last picture of Matt waiting for his dinner 🙂

    Reply
  34. Alyssa says

    May 3, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    I’ve been wanting some nachos for a while and that hit home! Must.make.nachos.STAT!!!!!

    Reply
  35. Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says

    May 3, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    What lovely colors! Always makes food taste better 😉 Hope you both get some relaxing time soon!

    Reply
  36. Jenn Radtke says

    May 3, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Ummm…. but where is the convenient link to a wheatberry chili recipe?!?!?!?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 4, 2011 at 6:39 am

      It’s not a recipe – it’s a mix and we had it 2 night’s ago:
      https://www.katheats.com/the-boy-who-cried-wolf

      Reply
  37. Penny says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    Matt looks so tired. He sure is working hard. That’s admirable. 🙂

    Reply
  38. Kathleen @ KatsHealthCorner says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    Haha. My favorite is the last picture. 🙂

    Reply
  39. Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Mike tried to snatch some of my dinner tonight. I yelled out NOOOO! It was my favorite meal! Tonight was not a night for sharing…. 😉

    Reply
  40. Dalai Lina says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    What a great suggestion – I always have chili left over! Thanks!

    Reply
  41. Amy Latta says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    This looks Delish! Thanks so much for sharing…and great photos! My recipe photos are pretty crappy, yet functional. 🙂

    Reply
  42. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    DEE-licious!!

    Reply
  43. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    May 3, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    awwww! this post really made me miss my husband (who i am apart from for 3 weeks) and nachos!

    Reply
  44. Khushboo says

    May 3, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    Wow that looks yum! I don’t have nachos at home but I do have taco shells- do you think it would work if I broke the shells up and used them as my base?

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    • KathEats says

      May 4, 2011 at 6:39 am

      Yup! Maybe toast them first?

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      • Khushboo says

        May 4, 2011 at 7:12 am

        Awesome- my cinco de mayo dinner is decided!

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  45. Anna Lee says

    May 3, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    I have to have a giggle at Matt’s hairy knuckles and forearms. Please don’t deposit that in my bread! LOL!! 😉

    Reply
  46. J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    May 3, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    Your nachos look yummy! I had Mexican tonight, too. Tacos! 🙂

    Reply
  47. Alaina says

    May 3, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    Haha, betwix. You are cute.

    Those nachos look amazing! I loooove a good nacho dish. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    May 3, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    Yummy! I had something similar at a restaurant today. I should have made it at home, way cheaper!

    Reply
  49. Jumanah says

    May 4, 2011 at 3:26 am

    Nachos are one of my favorite foods! Yours look delicious!

    Reply
  50. Fallon says

    May 4, 2011 at 4:30 am

    Yum Yum I love nachos! I can’t wait for you guys to open your bakery, at least making bread will be more fun, then what you are going through now! Almost there…

    Reply
  51. Katie says

    May 4, 2011 at 5:51 am

    Just in time for cinco de mayo! These nachos paired with some margaritas! Yum!

    Reply
  52. Lauren says

    May 4, 2011 at 5:52 am

    These look sensational!!

    Reply
  53. [email protected] Flying ONION says

    May 4, 2011 at 6:29 am

    That looks spectacular! The perfect example of how healthy food should look (i.e., not like cardboard.) I can’t wait to make this for my family, I think they’ll love it. 😀

    Reply
  54. Karen says

    May 4, 2011 at 6:42 am

    Ha! Matt’s facial expressions never fail to amuse and his work ethic never fails to impress. Just continue to stay calm and carry on for a few more weeks as life will begin to settle into a new more reasonable normal.

    Oftentimes I find that the best dishes are those improvised, as your culinary efforts proved tonight, Kath! Yum!

    Reply
  55. Karen says

    May 4, 2011 at 6:53 am

    Oh, Kath…I thought of your earlier plea for sign holders yesterday while shopping for a wedding gift at Crate and Barrel. These aren’t nearly as cute as those that Seana created for you, but if you need extra in a pinch, they look decent up-close and sell for 2 bucks each in the store.

    http://www.crateandbarrel.com/decorating-and-accessories/office-accessories/set-of-3-shiny-silver-memo-clips/s369724

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 4, 2011 at 7:22 am

      Oh those are so cute – and much cheaper than the “commercial” versions. Thanks!

      Reply
  56. Jess (Sweet Potato) says

    May 4, 2011 at 6:55 am

    Nachos for dinner? Yes, please! Love that!

    Reply
  57. Molly says

    May 4, 2011 at 7:21 am

    I love your throw-together dinners. I am not that creative with meals, unfortunately!

    Reply
  58. samantha says

    May 4, 2011 at 7:28 am

    Haha! I love that you said betwix – my fiancee and I have been saying that all the time since the royal wedding! 🙂

    Reply
  59. Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says

    May 4, 2011 at 8:41 am

    haha The look on Matt’s face is fantastic – and those nachos look so delicious!

    Reply
  60. Barbara says

    May 4, 2011 at 10:38 am

    You inspired me to find a black bean and wheatberry chili recipe on line. I made it for dinner Monday (yum!), leftovers for lunch Tuesday, and tonight the last bit for nachos for dinner. Thanks for the brilliant ideas.

    Reply
  61. Taylor (Delish World) says

    May 4, 2011 at 10:40 am

    We are having nachos for our Cinco de Mayo dinner. Great minds think alike!

    Reply
  62. Angela (Oh She Glows) says

    May 4, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    GORGEOUS meal and pics!

    Love matt’s expression at the end too…haha.

    Reply
  63. Jack O'Brien says

    May 4, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    I LOVE that baking dish! Where did you get it?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      May 4, 2011 at 1:33 pm

      It was a wedding gift. If Judy B. reads this comment she can tell you!

      Reply
  64. Nachol Lindsay says

    May 4, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Impressive nachos, Kath. Well done.

    Reply
  65. Allison @ Happy Tales says

    May 4, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    whoa. that dish sounds incredible. I wish i weren’t stuck at work right now… i want to make this!

    Reply
  66. Meagan says

    May 5, 2011 at 11:51 am

    You’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo early! Wahoo!

    Reply

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