SuperBowl Turkey Nachos

TURKEY NACHOS

Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 45 min

1/2 lb leftover roast turkey meat, shredded 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 bell peppers (preferably red and orange), finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1 (15- to 16-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 4 oz corn tortilla chips (not low-fat) 2 cups grated jalape�o Jack cheese (8 oz) 1/4 cup chopped scallion greens 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup sour cream 2 to 3 teaspoons finely chopped pickled jalape�o Accompaniment: tomato salsa

Preheat oven to 450�F. Toss turkey with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saut� bell peppers, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in skillet over moderate heat and cook garlic, cumin, and oregano, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in beans and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Make 2 layers each of corn chips, saut�ed peppers, beans, turkey, cheese, scallion, and cilantro in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Bake nachos in middle of oven until cheese is melted, 6 to 10 minutes.

Stir together sour cream and jalape�o to taste and serve on the side along with salsa.

Makes 6 to 8 hors d'oeuvre servings.

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