Crunchy chips layered with spiced beans, frozen veggies, and melted cheddar cheese baked to perfection.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
→ Beans
02 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 tsp chili powder
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Frozen Vegetables
07 - 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables (corn, bell peppers, carrots, peas)
→ Cheese
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
09 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Sour cream, to serve
14 - Salsa, to serve
15 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine rinsed black beans with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
03 - Spread tortilla chips evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Scatter the spiced beans evenly over the tortilla chips.
05 - Distribute the frozen mixed vegetables evenly on top of the beans and chips.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese uniformly over the entire assembly.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and vegetables are heated through.
08 - Remove from oven and top with sliced spring onions, diced tomato, jalapeño slices, and chopped cilantro.
09 - Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges on the side.
