ONE-POT NACHO BAKE

20m prep 20m cook serves 4

When you need a hearty, vego meal that will satisfy the whole family, try this nacho bake - there is not much to clean up afterwards either.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 (400g) orange sweet potato, peeled, diced

• 1 red capsicum, sliced

• 2 zucchini, halved, cut into 1cm-thick slices

• 420g can Chilli Beanz Hot

• 2 x 125g cans corn kernels, drained

• 1/2 x 230g packet yellow corn tortilla strips, roughly broken

• 3/4 cup grated tasty cheese

• Fresh coriander sprigs, to serve

METHOD

1. Heat oil in a large, ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Add sweet potato. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until potato is lightly charred. Add capsicum. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add zucchini. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

2. Reduce heat to medium. Add beans, corn and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.

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3. Meanwhile, preheat grill on medium-high.

4. Sprinkle bean mixture with tortillas, then cheese. Grill for 3 minutes or until melted and golden. Serve sprinkled with coriander.

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