Black Bean Nachos with Pomegranate Salsa

INGREDIENTS

1/2 14 ounce can

refried black beans

1 tsp

chipotle-flavored hot sauce

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

salt and black pepper,

large handfuls tortilla chips (the thinner and crispier the better)

4 oz

shredded colby cheese (about 1 cup shredded)

kernels from 1 ear fresh corn, blanched*

3/4 cup

pomegranate arils (from 1/2 large pomegranate)

small tomato, diced (about 1/2 cup diced)

avocado, pitted and cut into cubes

jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

1/4 cup

packed cilantro, chopped

juice of 1 lime

salt,

2 oz

cotjia or feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)