Chilli Cheesy Nachos | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

Step 1

Cut the potatoes into wedges and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove, shake and return to the microwave for another 2 or 3 minutes

Step 2

Tip onto a baking tray sprayed with low calorie cooking spray

Step 3

Spray wedges with low calorie cooking spray and sprinkle over seasoning of your choice

Step 4

Cook in oven at 200 degrees C for approx. 25 mins, shaking several times during cooking

Step 5

Set the Instant Pot to sauté

Step 6

Spray with a little low calorie cooking spray and cook the onions until translucent

Step 7

Add mince and chilli powder, then saute until browned, then add garlic, chilli and stock, stir, then add tinned tomatoes and red kidney beans

Step 8

Finally, tip in the diced veg

Step 9

Switch to manual pressure cook mode and set for 15 mins

Step 10

Allow 5 minutes Natural Pressure Release (NPR) then Quick Release (QR) until pressure released

Step 11

Remove lid. Switch to saute mode again. Thicken with ½ tsp xanthan gum if required (stir the xanthan gum in well to avoid any lumps)

Step 12

Pour chilli into an ovenproof dish, arrange the wedges around the dish. Spread the light spreadable cheese over the top, and if you’d like, you can a sprinkle of cheddar too.

Step 13

Return the dish to the oven for 5 mins until the cheese is melted and golden brown

Step 14

Serve with a green salad or fresh spinach leaves

Step 15

Spray a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray, then sauté the onions, carrots, swede and celery until they start to soften

Step 16

Add the mince, garlic, chilli and chilli powder and fry until the mince is browned

Step 17

Stir in the kidney beans, chopped tomatoes and stock. Cover then bring to the boil

Step 18

Turn down the heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes

Step 19

Thicken with ½ tsp xanthan gum if required (stir the Xanthan Gum in well to avoid any lumps) or remove the lid and simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens if necessary

Step 20

Pour chilli into an ovenproof dish, arrange the wedges around the dish. Spread the light spreadable cheese over the top, and if you’d like, you can a sprinkle of cheddar too.

Step 21

Return the dish to the oven for 5 - 10 mins until the cheese is melted and golden brown

Step 22

Serve with a green salad or fresh spinach leaves