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Fridge Clean Out Nachos

10
Mins
Prep time
15
Mins
Cook time
4
Serves

This dish is the perfect way to use up any vegetables you might have lying around, or any half used cans of lentils and beans. A sure hit with kids and adults!

Bread & Grains
Vegetables
Vegetarian
Fridge Clean Out Nachos

These fridge clean out nachos are a delicious use it up recipe that turns any leftover vegetables, half-used can of lentils, and beans into a loaded meal for everyone. Instead of letting those odds and ends take up space in your fridge, you can repurpose them by cooking with a mix of spices and piling it on a stack of corn chips. Finally, top with fresh salsa, avocado and a dollop of sour cream to make it extra tasty. So, the next time your fridge needs a good clean out, give this adaptable recipe a try to help fight food waste whilst feeding the family!

Need

1 onion diced 
2 cups veggies (we’ve used mushrooms and zucchini)
1 packet of corn chips
1 fresh tomato, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ can of lentils or beans 
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander 
1/4 tsp of chilli flakes
1 cup sour cream or yoghurt to serve (optional)
3 sprigs of coriander (optional)
1 avocado to serve (optional)
1 tbsp oil 

How

  1. Finely dice mushroom, onion, tomato, coriander, and grate zucchini.
  2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a splash of oil.
  3. Sauté onion until translucent, then increase heat to high adding mushroom and zucchini to the pan.
  4. Once veg starts to soften, add minced garlic and spices. Stir until fragrant and then add canned tomato, lentils, and simmer for 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
  5. To create the salsa, combine fresh tomato, coriander and a squeeze of lemon or lime.
  6. To assemble, place corn chips on serving plate and top with mushroom mix. Garnish with tomato salsa and serve with sour cream and avocado if you have any.
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