Spring Nachos
Here is a nice one for spring, warmer dish for cooler nights, with freshness from avocado, asparagus and lime.
Aliesha Mcgilligan

Serves 4
Nacho Base
- 1 Streamside medium kumara diced into 1cm cubes
- 1/5th Streamside leek, sliced into squares
- 1 can (400g) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 Streamside carrot, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Half a teaspoon of oregano
- 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Avocado Salsa
- 1 large ripe Streamside Hass avocado, diced
- 3 Streamside Asparagus finely chopped
- Half a bunch Streamside coriander, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 Streamside lime or lemon
- Salt to taste
To Serve
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- 200- 400g toasted corn chips
- 1 cup fresh grated cheese (Colby is nice here)
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
Method
- In a large pan over medium heat, add a little olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and carrot until fragrant.
- Add the roasted kumara, leeks, sauté.
- Add paprika, and chipotle powder. Add kidney beans, stir well to combine.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Avocado Salsa:
- In a bowl, combine the diced avocado, chopped coriander, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently to combine.
- Assemble the Nachos:
- Spread the toasted corn chips on a large serving platter.
- Spoon the kumara and bean mixture over the corn chips.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top.
- Serve:
- Serve the nachos with a sprinkling of toasted seeds, a dollop of plain yoghurt and the avocado salsa on the side.