Haystacks

By dkanon

This is a fun recipe. You can change it up based on the ingredients you like or have on hand. You can serve as is or serve over your favorite rice.

Ingredients

• Mexican version:
• 1 can kidney beans, drained
• 1 t salt
• 2 T chili powder
• 1 t ground black pepper
• 1 (14.5 oz) package corn tortilla chips
• 1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can chopped black olives
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 c salsa
• Sweet Version:
• 1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 can pineapple chuncks, or manderine oranges
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 c coconut flakes
• 1 pkg chow mein noodles
• 1 can cream of chicken soup mixed with 3/4 c milk, heated

Preparation

Step 1

Mexican version:
If you are serving with tortilla chips, in a medium saucepan, combine the kidney beans, salt, chili powder and pepper. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
To assemble the haystacks put a hand full of corn chips on a plate, follow with a spoonful of heated bean mixture, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, onions, olives, carrot, and cheddar cheese.

Sweet Version:
To assemble the haystacks put a hand full of chow mein noodles on a plate. Top with cream of chicken soup and all remaining ingredients.