Veggie con carne loaded with fresh avocado, cashew cream cheese, piquanté peppers, lemon juice, and coriander is a flavour-packed dish with a perfect blend of textures and tastes.
Veggie Con Carne
Veggie Con Carne
with crispy tortilla strips & fresh avocado
Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Avocado
- Avocados
- Cashew Nut Cream Cheese
- Cooked Chopped Tomato
- Corn
- Fresh Coriander
- Kidney Beans
- Lemon Juice
- Piquanté Peppers
- Red Onion
- Red Onions
- Spice Mix
- Tomato Paste
- Wheat Flour Tortillas
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Paper Towel
YOU CAN CON CARNE
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped peppers, the Corn, and fry until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CHOP-CHOP!
When the Corn is charred, add the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, the spice mix, and 200ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally).
HAVE SOME AVO
While the con carne is simmering, halve the Avocado and set aside half for another meal. Peel the skin off, keeping the flesh intact. Thinly slice the avocado. Drizzle over 1/2 the lemon juice and season.
FINISHING TOUCHES
When the con carne has thickened, stir through the drained kidney beans. Add a sweetener, the remaining lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning.
TOTALLY SOLD ON TORTILLAS
Cut the flour tortillas in half and cut the halves into strips. Coat in oil and seasoning. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, add the strips and fry until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel.
DINNER IS SERVED
Bowl up the Veggie con carne. Top with the avo slices and drizzle over the cashew cream cheese. Serve the crispy tortillas on the side for dunking and garnish with the chopped coriander. Cheers, Chef!
YOU CAN CON CARNE
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped peppers, the Corn, and fry until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CHOP-CHOP!
When the Corn is charred, add the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, the spice mix, and 400ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally).
HAVE SOME AVO
While the con carne is simmering, halve the Avocado and remove the pip. Peel the skin off, keeping the flesh intact. Thinly slice the avocado. Drizzle over 1/2 the lemon juice and season.
FINISHING TOUCHES
When the con carne has thickened, stir through the drained kidney beans. Add a sweetener, the remaining lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning.
TOTALLY SOLD ON TORTILLAS
Cut the flour tortillas in half and cut the halves into strips. Coat in oil and seasoning. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, add the strips and fry until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel.
DINNER IS SERVED
Bowl up the Veggie con carne. Top with the avo slices and drizzle over the cashew cream cheese. Serve the crispy tortillas on the side for dunking and garnish with the chopped coriander. Cheers, Chef!
YOU CAN CON CARNE
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onions and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped peppers, the Corn, and fry until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CHOP-CHOP!
When the Corn is charred, add the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, the spice mix, and 600ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes (stirring occasionally).
HAVE SOME AVO
While the con carne is simmering, halve the Avocados and set aside one of the halves for another meal. Peel the skin off, keeping the flesh intact. Thinly slice the avocado. Drizzle over 1/2 the lemon juice and season.
FINISHING TOUCHES
When the con carne has thickened, stir through the drained kidney beans. Add a sweetener, the remaining lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning.
TOTALLY SOLD ON TORTILLAS
Cut the flour tortillas in half and cut the halves into strips. Coat in oil and seasoning. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, add the strips and fry until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel.
DINNER IS SERVED
Bowl up the Veggie con carne. Top with the avo slices and drizzle over the cashew cream cheese. Serve the crispy tortillas on the side for dunking and garnish with the chopped coriander. Cheers, Chef!
YOU CAN CON CARNE
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onions and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped peppers, the Corn, and fry until lightly charred, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).
CHOP-CHOP!
When the Corn is charred, add the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, the spice mix, and 800ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes (stirring occasionally).
HAVE SOME AVO
While the con carne is simmering, halve the Avocados and remove the pips. Peel the skin off, keeping the flesh intact. Thinly slice the avocado. Drizzle over 1/2 the lemon juice and season.
FINISHING TOUCHES
When the con carne has thickened, stir through the drained kidney beans. Add a sweetener, the remaining lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning.
TOTALLY SOLD ON TORTILLAS
Cut the flour tortillas in half and cut the halves into strips. Coat in oil and seasoning. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, add the strips and fry until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel.
DINNER IS SERVED
Bowl up the Veggie con carne. Top with the avo slices and drizzle over the cashew cream cheese. Serve the crispy tortillas on the side for dunking and garnish with the chopped coriander. Cheers, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Veggie Con Carne?
The preparation time for Veggie Con Carne with crispy tortilla strips & fresh avocado is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Veggie Con Carne with crispy tortilla strips & fresh avocado?
The total time required to make Veggie Con Carne with crispy tortilla strips & fresh avocado is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Veggie Con Carne provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Veggie Con Carne?
Avocado, Avocados, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Corn, Fresh Coriander, Kidney Beans, Lemon Juice, Piquanté Peppers, Red Onion, Red Onions, Spice Mix, Tomato Paste, Wheat Flour Tortillas
What is the nutritional information of Veggie Con Carne?
Calories: 990, Carbs: 125 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 28.2 grams, Sugar: 29 grams, Salt: 2157 grams
How do I prepare Veggie Con Carne?
YOU CAN CON CARNE: Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the diced onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the chopped peppers, the corn, and fry until lightly charred, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). CHOP-CHOP!: When the corn is charred, add the tomato paste and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, the spice mix, and 400ml of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes (stirring occasionally). HAVE SOME AVO: While the con carne is simmering, halve the avocado and remove the pip. Peel the skin off, keeping the flesh intact. Thinly slice the avocado. Drizzle over 1/2 the lemon juice and season. TOTALLY SOLD ON TORTILLAS: Cut the flour tortillas in half and cut the halves into strips. Coat in oil and seasoning. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, add the strips and fry until crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel. FINISHING TOUCHES: When the con carne has thickened, stir through the drained kidney beans. Add a sweetener, the remaining lemon juice (to taste), and seasoning. DINNER IS SERVED: Bowl up the veggie con carne. Top with the avo slices and drizzle over the cashew cream cheese. Serve the crispy tortillas on the side for dunking and garnish with the chopped coriander. Cheers, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Veggie Con Carne?
Avocado, Avocados, Cashew Nut Cream Cheese, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Corn, Fresh Coriander, Kidney Beans, Lemon Juice, Piquanté Peppers, Red Onion, Red Onions, Spice Mix, Tomato Paste, Wheat Flour Tortillas
How many calories does Veggie Con Carne have?
990 calories
How much fat content does Veggie Con Carne have?
grams