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Lentil Nachos

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May 27, 2020

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  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 15 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    15 Minutes

    30 Minutes

  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400⁰F (200⁰C).
  2. Using a large sauté pan over medium to high heat, cook oil, taco seasoning, and onions until fragrant. Add whole lentils and toss well to coat and evenly season. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine split lentils, tahini, and garlic together. Reserve.
  4. Layer chips out onto two sheet trays lined with parchment paper.
  5. Spoon split lentils evenly over both trays, do the same to evenly disperse the taco seasoned lentils.
  6. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and tomatoes.
  8. Serve immediately.

Chef tips: If you wish to include beef in this recipe, try replacing ½ lb (250 g) whole lentils with ½ lb (250 g) ground beef and brown it in Step 2.

Ingredients

1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil

¼ cup (60 mL) taco seasoning, low sodium

1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, small dice

1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked

2 cups (500 mL) split red lentils, cooked until broken down, drained well

2 Tbsp (30 mL) tahini

2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced

2 lb (1 kg) tortilla chips

1 lb (500 g) shredded mexican cheese blend

¼ cup (60 mL) green onions, sliced thinly

2 cups (500 mL) Roma tomato, small dice

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size283 g
Calories760
Sodium590 mg
Potassium468 mg
Protein25 g
Cholesterol45 mg
Sugar4 g
Total Fat34 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Total Carbohydrates86 g
Dietary Fiber7 g