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Make a few easy alterations and the beloved margarita sidekick quickly transforms into a surprisingly healthy and energising a.m. meal – one you’ll definitely want to wake up for.

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Make a few easy alterations and the beloved margarita sidekick quickly transforms into a surprisingly healthy and energising a.m. meal – one you’ll definitely want to wake up for.
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Swop the chips for roasted potatoes, and pile on nutritious toppings like eggs and avocado, says registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, the author of the new cookbook The Superfood Swap. Here, she shows how it’s done.

1. Preheat oven to 220 deg C. On baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 teaspoon oil, chilli powder and cumin. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once, until crisp.

2. Meanwhile, in medium pan over medium heat, scramble eggs, spinach and black beans in remaining 1 teaspoon oil until eggs are just set. Then season with salt and pepper.

3. On baking sheet or ovenproof platter, top potatoes with scrambled eggs and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven for about 5 minutes, until cheese melts.

4. Top nachos with coleslaw mix, tomatoes, avocado, scallions and yogurt. Garnish with cilantro, olives and lime wedges.
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