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Cooking Day / Healthy Nachos

Healthy Nachos

Children layer corn chips with beans, salsa and cheese, then bake to make a healthier nachos.

How to run it

  1. Wash hands and set out ingredients.
  2. Children layer corn chips, beans, salsa and cheese on trays.
  3. Educators bake until cheese melts.
  4. Serve with yoghurt or avocado.

You will need

  • corn chips
  • beans
  • salsa
  • grated cheese
  • baking trays
Make it easier or harderYounger children sprinkle cheese; older children make salsa.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, and educators handle the oven and hot trays.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Preparing balanced meals builds healthy habits.

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Cooking DayTaco Fiesta DayJunior Chef ChallengeHealthy Heart Day

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