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If you haven't learned how to make your own nachos, this is your moment.  Ellis Barrie shows you how easy it is to make the perfect snack for hungry mates.

Nachos

olive oil

onion, finely chopped

beef mince

tsp hot smoked paprika

tsp cumin

½ tsp chilli powder

salted corn tortilla chips

150 grams/5½oz cheddar, grated

grams/3½oz cherry tomatoes, quartered

salt and black pepper

spring onions, finely chopped

coriander (optional)

sliced chillies (optional)

lime wedges

soured cream

Ellis Barrie brings you the best party snack in the business: double-decker nachos.

Make It Easy: Nachos

A really easy gluten-free and vegetarian moussaka is the comfort food every veggie needs in their life. 

Each serving provides 347 kcal, 17g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 9g fat (of which 5g saturates), 9g fibre and 1.1g salt.

Vegetarian moussaka 

160 grams/5½oz red lentils

650 grams/1lb 7 ounces potatoes, scrubbed

onions, finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

thyme, leaves picked

oregano

cinnamon

tomato purée

tin chopped tomatoes

vegetable stock cube

sea salt

aubergines,

tbsp roughly chopped flat leaf parsley

ricotta cheese

grams/1¾oz mature cheddar, grated

black pepper

A vegetable-packed vegan lasagne made with dairy-free white sauce. It freezes brilliantly and makes the perfect vegan comfort food.

Each serving provides 470 kcal, 16g protein, 61g carbohydrate (of which 15g sugars), 16g fat (of which 2g saturates), 8g fibre and 0.4g salt.

Vegan lasagne 

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

onion,

aubergine,

courgette,

red pepper, seeds removed,

250 grams/9 ounces small chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

100 grams/3½oz dried red split lentils

tomatoes

tsp sugar, any kind

spinach leaves

9–10 dried lasagne sheets (ensure they are egg-free)

sunflower oil

grams/3½oz plain flour

800 milliliters/1¼ pint unsweetened almond milk

yeast flakes

bay leaf (optional)

nutmeg

Nadiya's dal makes a luxury out of everyday ingredients. The garlic, chilli and spice tarka is an absolute must.

Nadiya's dal 

250 grams/9 ounces toor dal (yellow split pigeon peas)

vegetable oil

onions, chopped

red chilli, finely chopped (seeds removed if preferred)

½ tsp ground turmeric

red chillies

floury potatoes, peeled and cut into 5mm dice

tomatoes, roughly chopped

½ onion, thinly sliced

red chilli, thinly sliced

tsp panch phoran

coriander leaves

This hearty veggie lentil bake can be prepared in advance and topped with cheese and breadcrumbs just before cooking.

Based on six servings, each portion provides 361 kcal, 17g protein, 36g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 15g fat (of which 6g saturates), 7g fibre and 0.7g salt.

Cheesy bean and lentil bake 

celery,

carrot,

courgette, finely chopped

½ tsp crushed dried chilli flakes

grams/3½oz brown basmati rice

500 milliliters/18fl oz vegetable stock

tin beans

tin lentils

tomato purée (sun-dried is nice)

cheddar,

breadcrumbs

An easy vegan butternut squash and chickpea curry that freezes well.

Each serving provides 493 kcal, 15g protein, 58g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 19g fat (of which 9.5g saturates), 14.5g fibre and 0.5g salt.

Butternut squash and chickpea curry

tbsp black mustard seeds

cumin seeds

cardamom pods, split

curry leaves

onions,

garlic cloves, grated

fresh root ginger, finely grated

tsp turmeric

tbsp coriander

litre/1¾ pint hot vegetable stock

250 milliliters/9fl oz coconut cream

green beans,

x 250 grams/9 ounces pouches ready-cooked pilau rice

cucumber, tomato and red onion salad

I don’t know about you, but we always have baked beans in the cupboard so this is a great recipe if you want to try something different with them. It might sound unusual... you’re just going to have to trust me on this one!


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