Nachos with Crisp Red Lentils

Crisp red lentils blend right in with the crunch of tortilla chips in a platter of nachos, boosting the protein and fibre of this game night favourite. There will be enough lentils to make two batches of nachos - they easily keep for a couple of weeks in a sealed jar and can also be used as a topping for salad or added to a bag of trail mix.

Category:

Appetizers, Snacks & Sides

Pulse/Diet:

Lentils, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Preparation time 50m

Ingredients

For 4 Serving(s)

Ingredients

250 ml dry red lentils
1 ml salt
225 g tortilla chips, any colour, or a mix
200 g old white cheddar or other meltable cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Soak the lentils in a bowl with water to cover by about 2-3 inches for at least 6 hours, or overnight.

2. When you’re ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350ºF.

3. Rinse the lentils thoroughly with cold water and drain well, then spread on a rimmed, parchment-lined baking sheet.

4. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the lentils are slightly crisp but not hard.

5. Cool completely - they’ll crisp a little more once they’re cool - and transfer to an airtight jar with lid.

6. Spread a layer of tortilla chips on the same parchment-lined baking sheet.

7. Sprinkle with some cheese, then some crisp lentils, then a little more cheese, and a scattering of any other toppings you like. Layer on the rest of the ingredients in the same manner, ending with a final sprinkling of cheese.

8. Bake just until the cheese is melted through, about 5-10 minutes. Eat immediately with garnishes of your choice.