When you are looking for the crunch yet doing a minimal oil cooking the real loaded nachos does not help. Definitely the crunch substitute has to be worthwhile. Of all the trials nothing could beat the apples.
Why apples?
When it is a bit of chill left in the air a sweet treat to celebrate the colours of the season is needed. Therefore there is nothing better than an apple. Thinking of apples,there were so many baked recipes I wanted to add. But, the best part of an apple is its crunch. With 7500 varieties from granny smith to gala, it is certainly a not to miss recipe as you can bring in 7500 variants in here.
Here are some funfacts on apples
- Pomology is the science of growing apples
- Apples belong the rose family
- Most grown varieties of apples are the dwarf varieties
- Most medium sized apples are about 80 calories
- Existing from 6500 BC, apples have been relished in many civilizations
- Apples are fat free and reduced sodium
- The best part of nutrition in an apple is in its skin and very close to it. So please don’t peel.
- There is a bit of information on the green apple variant in the post below.
Variations to this recipe
I have used a combination of gala and granny smith apples here for the nachos.
The grapes nachos is just because I love the flavour of grapes in a sweet-savoury profile. The pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds can be swapped for walnuts or pecans. Here is a tomato salsa variant you may want to substitute if you are not fond of grapes.
I have omitted the cheese in this platter, but you can add some as apple and cheese just make your day. Use gouda on the tart apples or cheddar on the sweeter one, which adds a layer of creaminess to the apple nachos platter When it comes to apple there are a few easy made recipes on this blog itself. They are both sweet and savoury. Click on the links below to access them.
Instant apple pickle ( best on a bean burger)
These apple nachos are a wonderful party starter and it just keeps the conversation going easy, So try it today and let us know how you like it. Tag us on Instagram and Facebook as you put together this in the quickest way. See you soon
Apple Nachos with grape salsa
Topped with hemp and a mouthful of sweet and spicy.
Ingredients
for the platter
- 1 medium apple gala
- 1 medium green apple
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
Grape salsa
- 1/2 cup grapes sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped really small
- 1 tsp jalapeno deseeded and chopped fine
- 1 tbsp corinader leaves finely chopped
- 1 pinch black pepper powder
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
for extra topping
- 1 tbsp Hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Instructions
For grape salsa
- Thinly slice the grapes and add to the mixing bowl
- Finely chop the onion and add this to the grapes bowl
- Finely chop the jalapeno and corianader leaves
- Add the these with salt pepper and lemon juice to the mixing bowl and mix well.
for the apples
- Wash and core the apples
- Thinly slice the apple along the wedges
- toss them with a pinch of salt and lemon juice and set aside
To assemble
- Arrange the apples on a platter in any pattern you like.
- Top it with the salsa
- To add crunch add the pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
The variations you can create with this recipe is innumerable, from the seeds to the salsa try your own combination for spicy sweetness in this snack.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 401mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 5gSugar: 26g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
That is one healthy starter dish Seema, making it tomorrow as I have both apples and grapes. Like the addition of seeds on top. I will be using pumpkin and sesame seeds as I don’ have hemp seeds.
Apple nachos with grape salsa sounds super healthy and absolutely delicious. Loved the use of seeds for crunch. I have pumpkin seeds and apples are easily available so I am going to try it. I have to skip hemp seeds.
This is so good…. love the healthy version of nachos.. will have to give it try, I think I have everything at home too.
Oh wow brilliant, apple nachos with grape salsa is mind blowing, i can imagine a flavor explosion in my mouth! Definitely trying this unique recipe!!!
I like these kind of non-fuss yet utterly delish salsa esp for the scorching summers which are upon us already ! I bet the husband man would love it as much as me !
Okay I think this healthy apple and grape salsa will be on the table tomorrow when I get my veggies. This is simple and delicious starter we will love it.
Such a healthy and tasty snack to binge Seema. I must make this, it makes a good summer snack for us.