Crunchy chips layered with cumin-spiced beans, mixed vegetables, and cheddar cheese baked to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 7 ounces tortilla chips
→ Beans
02 - 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Frozen Vegetables
08 - 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables (corn, bell peppers, carrots, peas)
→ Cheese
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
10 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
11 - 1 medium tomato, diced
12 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Sour cream, to serve
15 - Salsa, to serve
16 - Lime wedges
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine rinsed and drained black beans with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
03 - Spread the tortilla chips evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Scatter the seasoned black beans uniformly over the layer of tortilla chips.
05 - Distribute the mixed frozen vegetables evenly over the beans and chips.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over all ingredients on the baking sheet.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and vegetables are warmed through.
08 - Remove from oven and top with sliced spring onions, diced tomato, jalapeño slices, and chopped cilantro.
09 - Serve immediately accompanied by sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges.
