Loaded Cheesy Lentil Nachos
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Loaded Cheesy Lentil Nachos

Loaded Cheesy Lentil Nachos

with Peppers and Salsa

This pub classic gets a veggie twist with tender spiced lentils and oodles of melty cheese! Served with sour cream and salsa, it's everyone's fav dinner!

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Veggie
Low CO2
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Milk
Sulphites

30 minutes

370 g

Lentils

170 g

Tortilla Chips

¼ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

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¾ cup

Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

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1 tbsp

Enchilada Spice Blend

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160 g

Sweet Bell Pepper

2 unit

Green Onion

½ cup

Tomato Salsa

3 tbsp

Sour Cream

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7 g

Cilantro

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

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Calories850 kcal
Fat46 g
Saturated Fat17 g
Carbohydrate82 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber13 g
Protein29 g
Cholesterol40 mg
Sodium1710 mg

Strainer
Small Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Measuring Spoons
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper

Prep
1

Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F.Wash and dry all produce. Using a strainer, drain lentils, reserving the liquid. Rinse lentils. Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.Thinly slice green onions. Roughly chop cilantro.Mix together cheddar and mozzarella cheese in a small bowl.

Cook peppers and lentils
2

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then peppers. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Add lentils, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) reserved canning liquid and Enchilada Spice Blend. Cook, stirring often, until lentils are warmed through and spices are fragrant, 2-3 min. Season with 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Assemble and bake nachos
3

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Layer tortilla chips, then half the cheese, lentil-pepper mixture and remaining cheese on the prepared baking sheet. Bake nachos in the middle of the oven until cheese melts and starts to brown, 6-7 min. (NOTE: For 4 ppl, use 2 lined baking sheets and bake in the middle and top of the oven, rotating sheets halfway through.)

Finish and serve
4

Sprinkle green onions and cilantro over nachos. Divide nachos between plates. Serve sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.