Margarita Chips
These insanely simple chips provide a very fresh twist to an otherwise packaged product. The idea comes from family friends of my test kitchen director, Stephanie. Over the years, she’s attended a few of their “Parrot Head” Jimmy Buffett backyard barbecues. They love creating dishes that are margarita-inspired, and they always fry their own tortilla chips and sprinkle them with lime zest and salt. My version is healthier, not to mention much easier, as you don’t have to stand over a pot of hot oil to cook batches of chips. When you make these, be sure to layer the lime with the chips in the bowl so it doesn’t all end up at the bottom.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 2 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Spread the chips in a single layer on a small baking sheet. Bake for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the chips are very warm.
Step 3
Place about one-quarter of the chips in a medium serving bowl. Top with about one-quarter of the lime zest. Repeat with the remaining chips and lime zest. Serve immediately.
nutrition information
Step 4
Each (1-ounce) serving has:
Step 5
Calories: 110
Step 6
Protein: 2g
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 23g
Step 8
Fat: 1g
Step 9
Saturated Fat: 0g
Step 10
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 11
Fiber: 1g
Step 12
Sodium: 65mg