Lighter nachos

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
35%
Lighter nachos
50 min.
4
503kcal

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If you're craving a delicious and lighter twist on traditional nachos, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is the perfect choice! Packed with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, these nachos are a healthier alternative without sacrificing taste. The crispy homemade tortilla chips, made from soft corn tortillas, are perfectly paired with seasoned red kidney beans, creamy mozzarella, and a hint of jalapeno for that spicy kick. Top it off with a smooth guacamole, zesty salsa, and a dollop of half-fat crème fraîche for a satisfying bite that everyone can enjoy.

What makes these nachos even better is their versatility—ideal for lunch, dinner, or a fun appetizer for your next gathering. Each bite offers a balance of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs, while the mix of fresh herbs, like coriander and spring onions, brings a refreshing touch to the dish. Whether you’re hosting friends or just treating yourself to something special, these lighter nachos are bound to become a crowd favorite. Enjoy the perfect blend of crispy, creamy, and spicy flavors in every mouthful!

Ingredients

  •  corn tortillas soft
  • 1.5 tsp canola oil 
  •  jalapeno deseeded cut into thin strips
  • 100 mozzarella cheese grated
  • tbsp crème fraîche 
  • 0.5 small coriander leaves chopped
  • medium avocado ripe peeled halved roughly chopped
  • tbsp juice of lime 
  •  spring onion ends trimmed finely chopped
  • tbsp cilantro leaves chopped
  • drops all the tabasco sauce you handle 
  • 400 kidney beans red drained and rinsed canned
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 0.3 tsp chili powder 
  • 0.3 tsp ground cumin 
  •  tomatoes seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 0.3 small onion red finely chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • tsp canola oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas
  2. For each tortilla, brush both sides with some of the oil, and cut into 12 wedges. Repeat. Put all the wedges on 2 large baking sheets and bake for about 10 mins or until golden and crisp.
  3. Remove and set aside. Turn up the oven to 200C/180C/gas
  4. For the guacamole, put the chopped avocados in a bowl and roughly mash with a fork, keeping some texture. Stir in the lime juice, spring onions, coriander and season with the Tabasco and seasoning. Set aside.
  5. For the beans, tip them into a bowl, stir in the garlic, chilli and cumin powders, roughly mash with a fork, then mix in about 2 tbsp of water, or enough to make a rough mash. Season and set aside.
  6. For the salsa, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice and oil. Season and set aside.
  7. Ten minutes before youre ready to serve, scatter the tortilla chips over a large baking tray or ovenproof platter. Spoon the beans in little mounds over the chips, then spoon over the salsa (if the salsa has been made ahead, use a slotted spoon so you leave any tomato liquid behind that could soften the chips). Scatter over the jalapeo chilli and mozzarella.
  8. Bake for 4-5 mins, just long enough to melt the cheese and warm things through, but not over-brown the tortilla chips.
  9. Remove and spoon over the crme frache and scatter with coriander, and put the guacamole in 1 or 2 small dishes on the side.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories503kcal
Protein14.9%
Fat44.41%
Carbs40.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
93.7
Glycemic Load
13.66
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.382173618545%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.15mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.85mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.52mg
Quercetin
9.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:502.81kcal
25.14%
Fat:26.11g
40.17%
Saturated Fat:6.51g
40.7%
Carbohydrates:53.82g
17.94%
Net Carbohydrates:35.66g
12.97%
Sugar:5.66g
6.28%
Cholesterol:23.29mg
7.76%
Sodium:213.25mg
9.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.71g
39.43%
Fiber:18.17g
72.67%
Folate:240.67µg
60.17%
Vitamin K:57.56µg
54.82%
Manganese:0.94mg
46.89%
Vitamin C:36.87mg
44.69%
Phosphorus:428.74mg
42.87%
Potassium:1327.8mg
37.94%
Vitamin A:1551.69IU
31.03%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.62%
Magnesium:121.43mg
30.36%
Copper:0.58mg
28.99%
Iron:4.65mg
25.84%
Vitamin E:3.67mg
24.49%
Calcium:224.03mg
22.4%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.8%
Zinc:3.18mg
21.19%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.42%
Vitamin B3:3.72mg
18.6%
Vitamin B5:1.86mg
18.57%
Selenium:8.44µg
12.05%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.71%