Spicy Lentil Nachos

Layers of spicy lentils, black beans and corn, salsa, and cheese on tortilla chips make budget-friendly, meatless snack for game time or anytime.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 883 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1 (13.5 ounce) package tortilla chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place onion in skillet and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute.

Step 2

Stir in lentils, broth, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Combine black beans and corn in a saucepan (if using canned beans and corn, drain first). Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through about 8 minutes.

Step 4

Spread tortilla chips on a serving platter. Spoon a layer of lentils on the chips, then a layer of black beans and corn, and then salsa. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Serve while still warm.