Cheesy Nachos With Pinto Bean Salsa And Pickled Jalapeños

• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and thinly sliced
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 5 ounces 2% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (such as Cracker Barrel), shredded (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 6 ounces brown rice tortilla chips (such as Lundberg Sea Salt Rice Chips)
• 2/3 cup diced peeled avocado

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in jalapeno peppers. Let stand 25 minutes.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add tomato and next 4 ingredients (through beans); toss gently to coat.
3. Place cheese in a medium saucepan; sprinkle with cornstarch, and toss to combine. Add milk. Cook over low heat until cheese melts and mixture thickens, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add hot sauce, stirring with a whisk.
4. Drain jalapeno mixture; discard liquid. Arrange chips in a single layer on a large platter. Reserve 1/2 cup bean salsa; arrange remaining salsa evenly over chips. Drizzle with cheese sauce; top evenly with avocado. Top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup bean salsa, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, and jalapenos. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/nachos-pinto-bean-salsa (may not work)