Healthy Nachos
High-protein recipe

Sometimes, there’s nothing quite like curling up on the sofa with your current TV binge infront of you, and a delicious bowl of nachos in hand. But if you’re trying to eat a little healthier, and would like to indulge without the guilt, here’s a healthy nachos recipe that’s packed with flavour but is much lower in fat and calories, and higher in protein than your standard nachos bowl!

The combination of mince turkey, black beans and Greek yoghurt (in replacement of sour cream) provides over 50g of protein per serving, and this healthy nachos dish is made with plenty of fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients so you can sit back and enjoy some guilt-free snacking!

Healthy Nachos Ingredients

2 tortilla wraps cut into triangles

200g 2% fat mince turkey

½ tbsp olive oil

150g baby plum tomatoes, chopped

½ medium red onion, diced

100g black beans (or kidney beans), drained

1 medium avocado

½ tsp lime juice

½ tsp lemon juice

Handful fresh coriander, chopped

30g low fat cheddar, grated

100g 0% fat Greek yoghurt

2 tbsp jalapeños (optional, for a little heat)

½ tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Salt & pepper to taste

Healthy Nachos Instructions

Prepare the tortilla chips: Spread the cut tortillas out on a baking tray and bake at 170C (fan) for 10 minutes, then leave to the side to cool.

Prepare the avocado: Mash the avocado with the lime juice, a sprinkle of paprika, salt and pepper, then chill.

Prepare the salsa: Combine the chopped tomato, diced red onion, black beans, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, most of the chopped coriander, the chilli flakes (if you like a bit of heat), salt and pepper. Mix well and then chill.

Cook the turkey: In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over a medium heat. Add the mince turkey or chicken, and season with the paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-10 minutes.

Prepare the healthy nachos: Spread the baked tortilla chips on a baking tray and scatter with the grated cheese. Grill for a few minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the grill, divide between two plates and then top with the avocado, salsa, Greek yoghurt, jalapenos and remaining chopped coriander.

Devour!

Healthy Nachos Nutrition

Serves 2

Per serving: 637 calories; 50g protein; 47g carbs, 23g fat.

More High Protein Recipes

If you like this high-protein recipe, why not check out some of our other protein-packed meal ideas, like this Baked Chicken and Mozzarella, or our Quick and Easy Asian Mince Beef Stir-Fry.