Recipe

Cheesy Vegetarian Nachos

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

Vegetable Broth - 2 Cups

Lentils (Rinsed) - 1 Cup

Chili Powder - 2 Tsp

Cumin - 2 Tsp

Salt - 1 Tsp

Pepper - ½ Tsp

Garlic Powder - 1 Tsp

Dried Oregano - 1 Tsp

Black Beans (Drained and Rinsed) - 15oz / 1 Can

Corn (Drained and Rinsed) - 15oz / 1 Can

Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend - 1 ½ Cups

Tortilla Chips - 1 LB

Red Onion (Chopped) - ½ Cup

Shredded Lettuce - 1 Cup

Jalapeño (Sliced) - 2 Qty.

Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) - ⅓ Cup we missed this in the shoot

Tomato (Diced) - 1 Cup

Guacamole (Optional)

This Mexican fusion dish is a really good recipe for sports games or fun snacking. Follow our step-by-step video instructions for some tasty, and delicious Cheesy Vegetarian Nachos!

Instructions

1) In a large pot, turn on medium-high heat and pour in lentils, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and chili powder.

2) Bring the whole mixture to a boil and once it’s boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 35 minutes.

3) Once cooked, add the corn and black beans.

4) Preheat the oven to 350˚F or 175˚C

5) Take a baking sheet and place a layer of tortilla chips and layer it over with half of the lentil mixture and add in half of the cheese.

6) Place another layer of tortilla chips, add the remaining lentil mixture and the remaining cheese.

7) Place it in the oven and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes or until all the cheese has melted.

8) Top with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, red onions and guacamole.

9) Serve it up!

This Mexican fusion dish is a really good recipe for sports games or fun snacking. Follow our step-by-step video instructions for some tasty, and delicious Cheesy Vegetarian Nachos!

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