Bountiful Beans

This recipe is from the 4-H member's manual, Foods of the Pacific Northwest!!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can  chili with beans, heated
• 1  small head of lettuce, shredded
• 1  tomatoes, chopped
• 1  cup  grated cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) bag  corn chips or 1 (8 ounce) bag tortilla chips

• Optional toppings

• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced green pepper (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced  olive (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Heat chili in saucepan on range. Start with medium heat and lower heat when it begins to bubble. Stir frequently to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
2. Cut heat lettuce in half. Place on cutting board. Shred each half by making thin, even slices lengthwise. You can also shred tlettuce in a food processor.
3. Grate cheese, chop toppings, set aside and serve.