Diabetic Living

LOADED BEEF NACHOS

-

PREP TIME: 15 MINS COOK TIME: 20 MINS SERVES 2 (AS A MAIN)

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 small red capsicum, finely

chopped

½ brown onion, finely chopped 1 small zucchini, finely

chopped

1/2 cup fresh corn kernels

200g extra lean beef mince

3 tsp Mexican chilli powder

125ml (1/2 cup) passata

60ml (1⁄4 cup) water

11/2 Helga’s Wholemeal Lower

Carb Wraps or gluten-free wraps, cut into triangles or strips

40g (1/3 cup) 25% reduced-fat

grated cheese

1⁄4 small avocado, finely chopped

1⁄4 cup coriander, finely chopped, plus extra sprigs, to serve (optional)

1 small tomato, chopped

1 green shallot, sliced

1 Tbsp light sour cream

1 Heat the oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the capsicum, onion, zucchini and corn. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften. Add the beef mince and chilli powder, and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the mince changes colour. Add the passata and water to the pan. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Line a tray with baking paper. Spread the wrap pieces over the tray in a single layer. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until light golden brown.

Set aside to cool and crisp up.

3 Spoon mince mixture into an ovenproof dish. Stick corn chips into mince mixture and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese melts. 4 Top the nachos with the avocado, coriander, tomato, shallot and sour cream. Serve.

 ??  ?? Loaded beef nachos
Loaded beef nachos

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Australia