Healthier one-pan nachos (yes, it does exist)

It’s Mexican, but not as you know it

Stuck for an easy, yet nutritious, dinner idea? Try this wholesome one-pan nachos recipe that will have the whole family begging for seconds.

Healthier Frying Pan Nachos

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 whole-grain tortillas
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 400g lean beef mince
• 1 red capsicum, finely chopped
• 1 long red chilli, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 30g sachet salt-reduced taco seasoning
• 400g can diced tomatoes
• 400g can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 2/3 cup grated reduced-fat tasty cheese
• 1 avocado, diced
• 200g tomato medley mix, halved
• 1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup light sour cream
• Lime wedges, to serve

This one-pan take on the cult classic is loaded with flavour but lighter on cals (and washing up!)

Method:

Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 220°c/200°c fan-forced, then line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Cut tortillas into 24 wedges and place in a single layer on trays. Bake, turning once, for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp, then set aside to cool.

Step 2 - Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium, flameproof, ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add mince and cook, breaking up the lumps with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until browned. Add capsicum, chilli and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

Step 3 - Add taco seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add tomatoes, kidney beans and 3⁄4 cup water then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 4 - Preheat the grill on high. Sprinkle beef mixture with cheese and grill for 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden. Top with avocado, tomato and coriander, dollop with sour cream, then serve with tortilla chips and lime wedges.

Originally published as Healthier one-pan nachos (yes, it does exist)