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Go beyond cheese nachos and try a nacho recipe that includes mounds of black beans covered in rich Montasio cheese topped with fresh avocado, jicama, and grilled shrimp salsa. These bite-size cheese nachos make a delicious appetizer that will have you and your guests taking seconds and thirds. Ingredients 12 12 12large shrimp (10-15 count), grilled and chopped 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeminced garlic 3 3 3Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeminced jalapeño (seeds optional) 1/3 0.33 0.33cup CUP_USVolumeminced Texas 1015 sweet onions 1/2 0.5 0.5cup CUP_USVolumeHass Avocado, 1/4-in. dice 1/2 0.5 0.5cup CUP_USVolumejicama, 1/4-in. dice 1/3 0.33 0.33cup CUP_USVolumered tomato, 1/4-in. dice 1/3 0.33 0.33cup CUP_USVolumeyellow tomato, 1/4-in. dice 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumegrated fresh ginger 2 2 2Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped cilantro 1 1 1Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumechopped basil 3 3 3Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumefresh lime juice 3 3 3Tbsp. TABLESPOON_USVolumeSpanish olive oil salt to taste Black Bean-Montasio "Nachos" (See below) Black Bean-Montasio “Nachos” Ingredients 24 24 24triangle shaped tortilla chips 1 1 1cooked black beans, pureed to make a paste 1/3 .33 .33grated Montasio Cheese (see note) Instructions Season shrimp with salt. Grill over medium heat until cooked. Cool shrimp, chop and combine with remaining ingredients. Season with salt to taste. Place salsa on top of black bean nachos and serve. Black Bean-Montasio “Nachos” Instructions Spread tortilla chips with room temperature black bean paste. Sprinkle liberally with Montasio cheese. NOTE: Montasio cheese is a hard ripened goat cheese. You may substitute a good Romano if Montasio is unavailable.   * Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly. 8

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