Mexican Bean Stew

Hearty & Flavorful!

What You'll Need - Original

🌶️ Main Ingredients

  • 🫘
    1 can (400g) Pinto beans
  • ⚫
    1 pack (185g) Black beans
  • 🤍
    1 can (400g) White beans in tomato sauce
  • 🧅
    ½ (150g) Leek
  • 🍅
    2 Tomatoes
  • 🧄
    3 cloves Garlic

🧀 Toppings & Flavor

  • 🧀
    250g Cheddar cheese dip
  • 🌽
    100g Nachos (base + topping)
  • 🧀
    75g Mexican cheese blend
  • 🍋
    2 tsp Lime/lemon juice
  • 🧂
    ½ tsp each Salt & pepper

Nutritional Breakdown - Original

Rich in protein from beans and cheese, with moderate carbs and higher fat content from dairy products and nachos.

What You'll Need - Healthier Version

🌶️ Main Ingredients

  • 🫘
    1 can (400g) Pinto beans
  • ⚫
    1 pack (185g) Black beans
  • 🤍
    1 can (400g) White beans in tomato sauce
  • 🧅
    ½ (150g) Leek
  • 🍅
    2 Tomatoes
  • 🧄
    3 cloves Garlic

🥑 Healthy Alternatives

  • 🥑
    1 large Avocado (mashed, replaces cheese dip)
  • 🌰
    50g Roasted pumpkin seeds (replaces nachos)
  • 🧀
    30g Reduced-fat cheese (optional)
  • 🍋
    2 tsp Lime/lemon juice
  • 🧂
    ½ tsp each Salt & pepper
  • 🌿
    Fresh Cilantro & cumin

Nutritional Breakdown - Healthier Version

Higher fiber and plant-based nutrients, with healthy fats from avocado and seeds, lower overall calories and saturated fat.

~35
Total Minutes
5
Easy Steps
4-6
Servings

The 5-Step Method

1

Prep Beans

Rinse pinto and black beans. Keep white beans in tomato sauce as is.

2

Chop Vegetables

Finely chop leek, dice tomatoes, and mince garlic cloves.

3

Combine & Cook

Mix all beans, vegetables, and cheese dip (or mashed avocado). Simmer 10 minutes.

4

Layer & Top

Layer nachos (or pumpkin seeds) in baking dish, add bean mixture, top with cheese/seeds.

5

Bake & Serve

Bake at 225°C for 15 minutes. Add lime juice and serve with guacamole!