Veggie Nachos

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 diced Onion
• 2 crushed Garlic cloves
• 2 diced Courgettes/Zucchini
• 1 diced Red (bell) pepper/Capsicum
• 420g / 15oz canned Black beans
• 200g / 7oz Corn tortilla chips
• to taste grated Vegan hard cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat grill/broiler to high.
2. In a medium-sized pan, heat 1 tbsp Olive oil and add 2 tsp Paprika, 1 tsp Ground cumin, and 1 tsp Garlic powder. Stir for a few seconds.
3. Add 1 diced Onion and 2 crushed Garlic cloves; cook until translucent.
4. Add 2 diced Courgettes/Zucchini and 1 diced Red (bell) pepper/Capsicum; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Drain and rinse 420g / 15oz canned Black beans; add to the pan and stir.
6. Spread 200g / 7oz Corn tortilla chips on a baking sheet and top with the cooked vegetables.
7. Sprinkle with more Paprika and top with grated Vegan hard cheese.
8. Grill/broil at 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9. Serve in bowls and top with optional garnishes like avocado, vegan sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro.