10 minute Mexicana: black bean salad and zesty nachos

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Super-nourishing and versatile, these Mexican recipes can be prepared and on the table within minutes.

Mexican Black Bean and Avocado Salad

(For 2 portions)

• 2 beef tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 red onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 courgette
• 200g black beans
• 1 avocado
• Fresh coriander

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4.
2. Chop the tomatoes, pepper, onion, garlic, courgette and roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
3. Boil the black beans in a pan of salted water for five minutes, then drain.
4. Combine the roasted veggies and beans in a bowl, then top off with chopped avocado, coriander, a squeeze of lemon and salt and black pepper to taste.

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Zesty Nachos

• 6 portions
• 300g mushrooms
• 165g sweetcor
• 30g spinach
• Fresh garlic
• Paprika, cumin
• Pack of hard taco shells
• 1 lime
• Fresh coriander
• Mini tomatoes
• 1 red onion

1. Fry the mushrooms, sweetcorn and spinach in a pan on a medium heat with garlic, some olive oil and the seasoning.
2. Heat the shells under the grill for a minute or so until warmed, then transfer the mushroom mix equally into the shells.
3. Top with a squeeze of lime, coriander, halved mini tomatoes, sliced red onion and serve with fresh salsa.

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