- Easy
- 35 min
- 4 serv.
- 8 synergies
- Now at its best: Tomato
Crispy oven-baked triangles of wholewheat tortilla, piled with warm black beans seasoned with cumin and chilli, fresh guacamole made from ripe avocado, and a quick pico de gallo of tomato, lime and coriander. A complete Mexican sharing snack built on whole ingredients — no deep-fried chips or supermarket dips.
Replaces: Loaded Nachos, Doritos with dip, Mexican snacks
All the flavours and textures of restaurant nachos — but built from whole ingredients. Wholewheat tortillas are baked crisp in the oven (no deep-frying), layered with warm black beans seasoned with cumin and chilli, a guacamole of ripe avocado, and a quick pico de gallo of tomato, lime and coriander. No spray-can cheese, no supermarket dips.
Why better: No deep-fried tortilla chips, no palm oil, no flavour enhancers. According to USDA data, cooked black beans deliver around 9 g of protein and 9 g of dietary fibre per 100 g; protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass (EU 432/2012). The tortillas supply complementary grain amino acids that round out the overall protein profile — a classic FAO/WHO example of legume + grain. A ripe avocado (around 150 g flesh) provides roughly 15 g of fat (about 10 g monounsaturated), 10 g of fibre, around 700 mg of potassium and around 120 µg of folate (USDA); potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure (EU 432/2012).
- 20
- min prep
- 15
- min cook
- 35
- min total
Nutritional Synergies
This recipe combines ingredients that enhance each other:
Avocado 
Tomato 2.6x more lycopene absorption from salad/salsa
Technical: Tomatoes contain lycopene (3-8mg per 100g), a fat-soluble carotenoid with extremely low bioavailability without a fat carrier (<5%). Avocado contains 15g mono-unsaturated fats per 100g that stimulate micelle formation in the gut. Studies show 2.6x higher lycopene absorption when tomato is combined with avocado. Avocado also contains glutathione — a master antioxidant.
What does this mean for you? Guacamole with tomato, avocado toast with tomato, or a caprese with avocado — all these combinations ensure you absorb up to 2.6x more lycopene. Without fat, the lycopene literally slides right through your body.
Immune SystemSkin & Hair
Chili Powder Tomato Capsaicin increases lycopene absorption and enhances antioxidant action
Technical: Chili powder's capsaicin temporarily increases intestinal permeability, allowing lycopene (3-7mg/100g in tomato) to be better absorbed. Tomato's lycopene and chili's capsaicin are both carotenoid-like antioxidants that work synergistically: lycopene neutralizes singlet oxygen, capsaicin inhibits lipid peroxidation. The combination offers broader antioxidant protection than either alone. Salsa (tomato + chili) is botanically optimized.
What does this mean for you? Salsa, arrabbiata sauce or tomato soup with chili is scientifically a top combination. The chili makes lycopene from tomatoes more available to your body.
HeartSkin & HairAnti-inflammatory
Lime Avocado Lime juice prevents oxidation of avocado
Technical: Avocado's high unsaturated fat content (oleic acid, 10g per 100g) makes it vulnerable to oxidation upon air exposure. Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) oxidizes phenolic compounds into brown melanins. Lime's vitamin C (29mg per 100g) and citric acid work as double protection: vitamin C reduces quinones back, citric acid lowers pH below PPO optimum (pH 5-7), inhibiting the enzyme.
What does this mean for you? Squeeze lime over your avocado in poke bowls, guacamole or salads. The classic Mexican combination protects both color and nutritional value. Lime works slightly milder than lemon but equally effective.
HeartSkin & HairAntioxidants
Whole Wheat Tortilla Avocado Whole grain wrap + healthy fats for slow energy release
Technical: Whole grain tortilla provides complex carbohydrates (43g/100g) with fiber (5g) and B-vitamins from wheat bran. Avocado adds monounsaturated fats (15g/100g) that lower glycemic response. The combination of fiber + healthy fats extends the feeling of satiety.
What does this mean for you? A whole grain wrap with avocado is a quick and balanced meal. The slow carbs from the tortilla + the fats from the avocado together provide lasting energy.
Weight LossBlood SugarEnergy
Whole Wheat Tortilla 
Canned black beans Complete protein combination + healthy fats
Technical: Whole wheat contains methionine and cysteine but is low in lysine. Black beans are rich in lysine (1.5g per 100g) but low in sulfur-containing amino acids. Together they form a complete protein profile — the biochemical basis of the Mexican burrito. Avocado provides 15g monounsaturated fats that increase absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) from all ingredients.
What does this mean for you? The Mexican burrito with whole wheat tortilla, black beans and avocado is a nutritionally complete meal. The beans complement the wheat protein, and the avocado ensures you absorb the vitamins. Add tomato for vitamin C and extra iron absorption.
Muscle GainHeart
Sea Salt Avocado Minerals improve flavor perception and electrolyte balance
Technical: Sea salt contains trace minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium) besides sodium. Tomato is rich in potassium (237mg/100g) and lycopene. Avocado adds magnesium (29mg) and potassium (485mg). Together they form a broad electrolyte profile: sodium (salt) + potassium (tomato/avocado) + magnesium (avocado) — essential for fluid balance and nerve function.
What does this mean for you? Sprinkle tomato and avocado with a pinch of sea salt. This is more than flavor — the minerals complement each other for a complete electrolyte balance.
HeartEnergy
Sea Salt Tomato Minerals improve flavor perception and electrolyte balance
Technical: Sea salt contains trace minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium) besides sodium. Tomato is rich in potassium (237mg/100g) and lycopene. Avocado adds magnesium (29mg) and potassium (485mg). Together they form a broad electrolyte profile: sodium (salt) + potassium (tomato/avocado) + magnesium (avocado) — essential for fluid balance and nerve function.
What does this mean for you? Sprinkle tomato and avocado with a pinch of sea salt. This is more than flavor — the minerals complement each other for a complete electrolyte balance.
HeartEnergy
Canned black beans 
Cilantro Latin American combination: vitamin C increases iron absorption
Technical: Black beans contain 2.1mg iron per 100g cooked plus anthocyanins (same antioxidants as blueberries). Fresh cilantro contains 27mg vitamin C per 100g that increases iron absorption. The polyphenols in both ingredients enhance each other's antioxidant action.
What does this mean for you? Always garnish your black bean dish with fresh cilantro — this is why it's a staple in Mexican cuisine.
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Ingredients (9)
- Whole Wheat Tortilla — 4 pcs cut into 8 triangles per tortilla
- Canned black beans — 400 g rinsed and drained; drained weight around 240 g
Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan) and line a baking sheet with parchment. Arrange the tortilla triangles in a single layer on the sheet, without overlapping.
- 2 Bake the tortilla chips for 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp. They firm up a little more as they cool — take them out as soon as they're golden brown, not dark.
Nutrition per serving
Indicative values per serving.
Timing & Suitability
Shelf life: 1 days in fridge
Tags & Diet
Allergens: Gluten