A flavorful blend of crunchy chips, hearty beans, and colorful vegetables baked together for satisfying bites.
# What you'll need:
→ Base
01 - 7 ounces (200 grams) tortilla chips
→ Beans
02 - 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) 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 and black pepper, to taste
→ Frozen Vegetables
07 - 2 cups (300 grams) mixed frozen vegetables (corn, bell peppers, carrots, peas)
→ Cheese
08 - 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
09 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Sour cream, for serving
14 - Salsa, for serving
15 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; toss well to coat evenly.
03 - Spread the tortilla chips evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Distribute the spiced beans evenly over the tortilla chips.
05 - Scatter the mixed frozen vegetables evenly atop the beans and chips.
06 - Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over all layers.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly and the vegetables are heated through.
08 - Remove from oven; immediately top with sliced spring onions, diced tomato, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges on the side.
