Spicy Lentil Nachos

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 (13.5 ounce) package tortilla chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.