Mexican-style loaded wedges (ve)

Perfect for a grab & go lunch option, offering a deliciously satisfying experience with every bite. A healthier alternative to traditional loaded wedges, this dish is rich in fibre and essential nutrients. Portion sizes relate to a child of primary school age, please amend to suit your needs.

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 10

For the sauce

  • 1
    pizza sauce recipe link at the bottom of this recipe
  • 500 g
    kidney beans
  • 6.9 g
    smoked paprika
  • 1 g
    ground coriander
  • 1.4 g
    mild chili powder

For the wedges

  • 750 g
    sweet potato
  • 750 g
    potato
  • 15 g
    oil

For the topping

  • 300 g
    sweetcorn drained
  • 125 g
    plant-based cheese

Instructions

  1. Make the tomato sauce following the recipe on link in notes. Add the beans and extra spices and set to one side.

  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

  3. Cut the potato and sweet potato into wedges and coat with the oil.

  4. Spread across a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until they are cooked through and turning golden brown.

  5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle over the sweetcorn and cheese. Place back in the oven and bake for a further 10 minutes.

  6. Remove the wedges from the oven and spoon on the spicy tomato and bean sauce and serve.

Notes

Pizza sauce recipe available here.

Key facts per serving:

Fibre: 8.6g

Protein: 8.2g

Saturated fat: 4g

Other nutrition facts: contains iron, zinc & omega-3

Allergens: none

CO2 emissions: 0.38kg, very low carbon (A rated)

 

 

 

Tags

Cuisines: Mexican
Programmes: School recipes
Keywords: loaded wedges, mexican
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