Gut Healthy, high fibre Sweet Potato Nachos

Gut Healthy, high fibre Sweet Potato Nachos

These sweet potato nachos are super good for the gut and high in protein with 34g per serve.

They also include loads of Health Benefits. 

Mince beef is high in protein and iron; which supports muscle and blood health.

Beans are rich in fibre and plant protein; which also helps digestion and blood sugar control.

Sweet potatoes are a great source of complex carbs, fibre, and beta-carotene (vitamin A).

Vegetables (zucchini, capsicum, onion) are High in vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre.

Avocado is a healthy monounsaturated fats, fibre, potassium, and vitamin E.

Gut Healthy Sweet Potato Nachos 

Serve: 4

Ingredients 

Slow cooker ingreds: 

  • 300g mince beef (VG use extra black beans if preferred)
  • 400g can mixed beans
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 large zucchini, diced
  • 2 small red capsicum, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

Sweet potatoes

  • 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, seasoned with cumin and Cajun seasoning
  • 2 handfuls mozzarella
  • 1 avocado, smashed
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 200g can corn  
  • Fresh coriander 
  • Sliced chilli and diced tomato

Method

Add into slow cooker the mince beef and all the ingredients listed above. (Not the sweet potato ingreds.) Cook for 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. 

Half an hour before serving, preheat your oven to 200 degrees. Slice your sweet potato into coins and drizzle olive oil and season with cumin and Cajun seasoning. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes

Once done, top with slow cooker beef, cheese and red onion and add back to the oven until the cheese is melted. 

Serve with diced tomato, chilli, mashed avocado and corn salad. Sprinkle some chopped coriander. 

Macros Per Serving

  • Calories 560
  • Protein 34g
  • Carbohydrates 44g
  • Fats 18g
  • Fibre 10g

 

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