what's for dinner?

you know how they say it's a bad idea to go grocery shopping when you're hungry? apparently, it's also a bad idea to cook when you're bored. i've been home sick from work all day, and had to scrounge up something for dinner while he is taking his philosophy final. not having the energy to cook something intensive, i started winnowing through my cupboards.

i think i'll call this "christmas nachos." hey, why not?

canned tuna
tortilla chips
mayonnaise or miracle whip
tabasco chipotle hot sauce
ground cumin
black pepper
salsa
cheese (grated or thinly sliced)
canned or cooked black beans
baby spinach

1. combine the tuna, mayonnaise, hot sauce, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl. mash with a fork until uniform.

2. arrange the tortilla chips on a microwave-safe plate in a single layer.

3. top the chips in the following order: tuna, black beans, salsa, spinach, cheese.

4. microwave on high for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melty.

mmm... melty.

this is a little protein-heavy, but otherwise surprisingly balanced meal. the only problem is that you end up with a lot of leftover ingredients, so it doesn't do much for the using-up-the-leftovers thing.