Sicilian Nachos (High-Protein, Low Regret!)
Nachos are great. But greasy chips, mystery cheese, and a total crash afterward? Not so much. These Sicilian Nachos flip the script with toasted baguette slices, lean beef, and our flavor-loaded Sturdy Marinara, aka the sauce that’s doing more than just sitting there.
You get bold Italian flavor, melty mozzarella, and a protein punch in every bite. And with around only 300 calories and 23g of protein per serving, they’re snackable and satisfying. Craving comfort food that doesn’t wreck your day? You just found it.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
19
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
For the Crostini Base:
- 1 pieces1 pieces1 pieces Baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 oz1 oz1 oz Olive Oil, for brushing
- 2 cloves2 cloves2 cloves Garlic, halved
For the Meat Sauce:
- .5 cups.5 cups.5 cups Marinara - Sturdy Sauce
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 pieces1 pieces1 pieces Onion, finely chopped
- 1 pieces1 pieces1 pieces Carrots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves4 cloves4 cloves Garlic, minced
- .75 tsp.75 tsp.75 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Beef Broth, or dry red wine
- 1 pieces1 pieces1 pieces Bay Leaf
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Salt, to taste
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Basil, Fresh, minced
For the Toppings:
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Basil, Fresh
Buy Ingredients on the FoodSocial Market
Shop over 3500 products from unique and independent, creator-curated brandsProcess
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 5–7 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. While still warm, rub each slice with a cut garlic clove. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Add onion, carrot, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in wine or broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add Sturdy Marinara, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and basil. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves.
- Reduce your oven to 375°F. Arrange crostini on a baking sheet. Spoon meat sauce over each slice. Top with shredded mozzarella. Bake for 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Snap It. Tag It. Brag It.
Made these Sicilian Nachos disappear in five minutes flat? Same. But first, pics or it didn’t happen. Tag your tray with #SturdyNachos so we can give you the internet applause you deserve.
P.S. Our Sturdy Marinara Sauce is flying off the shelves because flavor this bold doesn’t ever stay in stock long. If you haven’t grabbed a jar yet, now’s the time. Don’t be the one stuck with bland sauce regrets.
Add a Note
My Notes:
About This Recipe
| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 958 |
| Fat: | 60 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 11 g |
| Protein: | 92 g |
| Cholesterol: | 218 g |
| Sodium: | 1542 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 4 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.