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A tray with healthy asparagus nachos topped with avocado and pea shoots.
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Healthy Asparagus Nachos

A healthy light version of nachos, loaded with veggies, cheese and salad.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: British
Servings: 2
Calories: 706kcal
Author: Sasha Hooper

Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • a bunch of asparagus (250 g/1/2 lb)
  • 2 tablespoons rapeseed or olive oil divided
  • 90 g extra mature cheddar (1 ½ cups) or cheese of choice, grated
  • 6 radishes
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 batch 5-Minute Vibrant Spring Sauce
  • watercress or pea shoots to finish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cut each tortilla into 8 pieces and spread out on a large baking sheet (or two, depending on the size) so that there is minimal overlap. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and distribute evenly with your hands so that each chip is lightly coated. Sprinkle with salt to taste and place in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until crisp and golden. Switch the oven to grill once the tortilla chips are ready.
    8 corn tortillas
  • Whilst the tortilla chips are cooking prepare the toppings. Snap the woody ends from the asparagus spears and chop into 1 inch pieces. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and add the asparagus pieces along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the spears, until tender and golden. Finely slice the radishes and dice the avocado.
    a bunch of asparagus, 2 tablespoons rapeseed or olive oil
  • Once the tortilla chips are crisp and golden, scatter with the asparagus pieces. Evenly distribute the cheese over the top and grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
    90 g extra mature cheddar
  • To serve, sprinkle with the sliced radishes, diced avocado and a handful of watercress or pea shoots. Drizzle generously with the sauce and dig in!
    6 radishes, 1 avocado, 1 batch 5-Minute Vibrant Spring Sauce, watercress or pea shoots

Notes

Nutrition information is for 4 servings, excluding the sauce. (Nutrition information for the sauce is in the sauce post!)

Nutrition

Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 65.9g | Protein: 23.1g | Fat: 42.3g | Saturated Fat: 12.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21.5g | Cholesterol: 44.6mg | Sodium: 606.7mg | Potassium: 1109mg | Fiber: 14.6g | Sugar: 5.5g | Vitamin A: 247.7IU | Vitamin C: 33.4mg | Calcium: 538.4mg | Iron: 4.6mg