Healthy Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 packet Mountain Bread or thin lavish bread
- vegetable oil spray
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 onion finely chppped
- 1 capsicum diced
- 1 red chilli seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 400 grams tinned tomatoes (no added salt)
- 1/2 cup tomato passata (pureed tomato)
- 400 grams tinned red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup reduced fat grated cheese
- 1 ripe avocado mashed
Directions
- Preheat oven to 180°C
- Cut mountain bread into triangle shaped wedges and lay flat on a large baking tray. Spray lightly with oil. Place the tray in the oven and bake until crisp
- Place a medium sized saucepan on the stove top and heat on medium-high. Spray with olive oil and add garlic, onion and capsicum. Cook for 5-8 minutes until softened
- Add chilli, paprika, cumin, tomatoes, passata and kidney beans. Simmer for 10-12 minutes
- Pour bean mixture into a large baking dish and arrange bread chips around the edge. Sprinkle with grated cheese and grill under high heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese melts
- Remove from oven and top with mashed avocado
Serves in 1 portion
- Vegetables1 1/2
- Cereals1 1/4
- Lean meat or Alternatives1/4
- Dairy1/2
- Unsaturated Spreads/Oils2
What was swapped?
High fat corn chips were swapped with oven baked lavish bread
Tips
Cook a double batch of the bean mixture and freeze for later use
Baked lavish bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Use baked lavish bread as an alternative to crackers
Omit the cheese to make the recipe vegan



