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Mexican-Spiced Loaded Tater Tots

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

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Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs (1.25 kg) frozen tater tots
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
  • 1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, minced
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika
  • 6 cups (1.5 L) cooked whole red (brown) lentils
  • ½ cup (125 mL) vegetable stock
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) salt
  • 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup (250 mL) queso cheese sauce, prepared
  • ½ cup (125 mL) pickled jalapenos, diced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Bake tater tots according to package instructions until crispy, approximately 20-25 minutes. Hot hold crispy.
  3. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and paprika and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add lentils and stock and simmer for 5 minutes, then season with salt. Mixture should resemble thick, scoopable taco meat.
  5. To assemble, arrange tater tots on a serving dish, quarter sheet tray or in a cast iron skillet.
  6. Top evenly with lentil mixture and sprinkle cheese on top. Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Remove, then drizzle queso on top.
  7. Garnish with jalapenos, tomatoes, sour cream, and scallions. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (370 g)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 540
  • Total Fat 27 g
  • Saturated Fat 6 g
  • Cholesterol 30 mg
  • Carbohydrates 57 g
  • Dietary Fibre 7 g
  • Sugar 4 g
  • Protein 20 g
  • Sodium 1220 mg
  • Potassium 800 mg
  • Folate 110 mcg

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