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Jar nachos

Jar nachos stacked in a tall glass jar wrapped with a string of twine. Served with pita chips, lemon wedges and a brown napkin on the side.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Vegetarian
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Nut free
Jar nachos stacked in a tall glass jar wrapped with a string of twine. Served with pita chips, lemon wedges and a brown napkin on the side.
  • 3.5 serves of vegetables per 
  • serving
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Ingredients

4 wholemeal pita bread pockets 
Olive oil
1 tsp paprika 
1 cup Mexican salsa  
4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce 
1 400g can reduced-salt corn, drained 
1 400g can reduced-salt black beans or kidney beans, drained & rinsed 
1 cup reduced-fat tasty cheese, grated 
1 cup coriander, chopped 

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Mexican salsa
2 chopped tomatoes
Iceberg lettuce
Any type of lettuce

Tips

  • This recipe is an excellent source of fibre. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.  
  • Eat different coloured vegetables every day to get a variety of nutrients. 
  • Using reduced-salt products helps lower your sodium intake. 

  • This is a fun way to serve different combinations of salad and beans. You can use any leftover salad that you have in the fridge. 
  • Leftover coriander can be wrapped in a clean damp cloth and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Wash it before you use it. 

  • To save money you can use wholemeal Lebanese bread instead of pita bread.  
  • You can save money by using home brand corn, beans and cheese. 
  • To save money try growing your own herbs, like coriander, in the garden or in pots. 

Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C.

Step 2
Brush 1 side of each pita pocket with oil and sprinkle with paprika.

Step 3
Cut each pocket into 8 triangles. Place on a large baking tray in a single layer.

Step 4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 5
Starting with the salsa, layer the ingredients evenly into 4 containers, finishing with the coriander and pita crisps.

Serving suggestion:

  • Add our guacamole or chopped avocado as a change. 
  • If packing for lunch, pack salad in a clear plastic container with pita chips packed separately to keep them crisp.  

Food safety tip: If you are packing leftovers for lunch, the nachos needs to be kept cold so pack an ice brick. 

Tips

  • This recipe is an excellent source of fibre. Eating a diet high in fibre can help reduce your risk of bowel cancer.  
  • Eat different coloured vegetables every day to get a variety of nutrients. 
  • Using reduced-salt products helps lower your sodium intake. 

  • This is a fun way to serve different combinations of salad and beans. You can use any leftover salad that you have in the fridge. 
  • Leftover coriander can be wrapped in a clean damp cloth and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Wash it before you use it. 

  • To save money you can use wholemeal Lebanese bread instead of pita bread.  
  • You can save money by using home brand corn, beans and cheese. 
  • To save money try growing your own herbs, like coriander, in the garden or in pots. 

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