Vegetarian Nachos With Extra Health Benefits

Vegetarian Nachos With Extra Health Benefits

At Zing Wellbeing we are passionate about women's health and wellbeing.

And we also love to spread the message of the food we eat being medicine for the body.

What we eat can have a huge difference on how we feel and our health.

And our Zing Wellbeing meal plans are JAMMED with healthy recipes to fuel your body - and we also have lots of vegetarian recipes.

And today we are sharing a yummy vegetarian recipe from our healthy eating vegetarian meal plan.

And on the menu is vegetarian nachos.

We don't overly focus on calories on our healthy eating meal plans and focus more on nutrition but you can also reduce the calories by using light versions of the cheese and sour cream).

Vegetarian Nachos 

We hope you enjoy this healthy vegetarian recipe - it serves 4

 

Ingredients:

    • 150g tortilla chips (whole grain if possible)
    • 200g black beans, cooked
    • 100g corn kernels
    • 1 red bell pepper, diced
    • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
    • 2 tomatoes, diced
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • 100g shredded cheddar cheese
    • 50g jalapeños, sliced (optional)
    • 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
    • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Toppings:
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and cook until translucent.
  • Add the red bell pepper and cook until tender.
  • Stir in the black beans and corn, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, avocado, lime juice, and cilantro to make a fresh salsa.
Assemble the Nachos:
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet.
  • Spoon the black bean and corn mixture evenly over the tortilla chips.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Add the jalapeño slices if using.
Bake the Nachos:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve:
    • Remove from the oven and top with the fresh tomato and avocado salsa.
    • Add dollops of sour cream if using.
    • Garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired.
Calories and Macros:
  • Calories: 600
  • Protein: 18g
  • Carbs: 70g
  • Fat: 30g
  • Fibre: 15g

Benefits:

  • Protein and Fibre from Black Beans: Supports muscle health, gut health and digestion.
  • Healthy Fats from Avocado: Reduces inflammation and supports heart health.
  • Antioxidants and Vitamins from Vegetables: Supports immune function and reduces inflammation.
  • Calcium from Cheese: Supports bone health.

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