Crunchy chips layered with spicy beans, frozen veggies, and cheddar cheese for an easy, flavorful Tex-Mex dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
→ Beans
02 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
03 - ½ tsp ground cumin
04 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
05 - ¼ tsp chili powder
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Frozen Vegetables
07 - 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables (corn, bell peppers, carrots, peas)
→ Cheese
08 - 1½ cups 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
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, toss the rinsed black beans with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Spread the tortilla chips evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Distribute the seasoned beans evenly on top of the chips.
05 - Scatter the mixed frozen vegetables evenly over the beans and chips.
06 - Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese uniformly across the mixture.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbling, and the vegetables are heated through.
08 - Remove from the oven and immediately top with sliced spring onions, diced tomato, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
09 - Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges alongside.
