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You may find the idea of eating bugs a li le... weird. But can you say no to nachos? Just put roasted crickets on top, along with the guac. Go on, try it!

Preparatio­n time 5 mins Cooking time 25 mins Serves 4

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 brown onion, finely diced

6 cloves garlic, minced

500g beef mince

2 tsp dried Italian herbs

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 Tbsp tomato paste

400g can diced tomatoes

1ˆ/Š4 cup edible bug powder

1 Tbsp chipotle seasoning Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground

black pepper, to season

400g can black beans, drained 150g Cricket Corn Chips

1 1ˆ/‘2 cups grated cheese

1ˆ/Š4 cup roasted Snack Crickets, sour cream, guacamole, coriander sprigs and fresh salsa, to serve

Ant salt, to season

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced (200°C convention­al). Heat oil in a frying pan over medium. Cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes, until so ened. Add mince and cook, stirring, until browned. Add herbs, paprika, paste, diced tomatoes, bug powder and chipotle and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened slightly. Season and stir in black beans, then remove from heat. STEP 2 Line a round baking dish with corn chips. Top with mince mixture, then cheese. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden. Top with roasted crickets, sour cream, guacamole, coriander and salsa. Season with ant salt. Serve.

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