Quorn Pieces & Nachos

A great dish to share as a starter or as a main meal, prepare to get messy!
Serves 4
10 mins
A Challenge
620 cals
(Per serving)
Vegan

Made with Quorn Pieces
High in protein
Gluten free
Low in saturated fat
Ingredients
- 280g Quorn Pieces, defrosted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 medium aubergines
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 200ml rice milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp yeast flakes
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp corn flour dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 red chilli, diced
- 3 large ripe plum tomatoes, finely diced
- Small bunch of coriander, finely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 150g mushrooms such as chestnut, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, half diced, the other half mashed and seasoned with red chilli, salt and black pepper to serve with the nachos
- 1 large bag of Corn Tortilla Chips
- 1 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 red chilli, thinly sliced for garnish
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- Cream
Method
- Combine the ingredients for the pre dust with the exception of the oil, stir in the Quorn Pieces then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes
- To prepare the Nacho Sauce, preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6, coat the aubergines with the oil then bake for 20-30 minutes, or until softened. Remove and allow to cool slightly then scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Blitz this along with the rice milk, spices and Worcestershire Sauce until smooth. Place in a pan, bring to the boil then add the corn flour stirring until thickened. Remove from the heat and set to one side
- To prepare the salsa, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate until required.
- To make the mushroom fry, preheat the oil in a frying pan and fry the mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the spices and seasoning and cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Stir in the fresh coriander
- Preheat the oil for the Quorn Pieces in a frying pan and cook the Pieces for 7-8 minutes
- To assemble the Nachos, place a layer of tortilla chips in a large, shallow oven proof dish, add a layer of the Nacho Sauce, more tortillas, tomato salsa, diced avocado, Quorn Pieces and mushroom fry. Repeat this, topping with the Quorn Pieces and toasted pumpkin seeds. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and thoroughly warmed through
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and fresh chilli slices and serve with cream