Lentil & Veggie Tostadas Recipe

Name: Lentil & Veggie Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups water; 3/4 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 tostadas; 2 cups assorted chopped vegetables (such as broccoli, tomato, zucchini, and or or yellow summer squash); 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 -2 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tostadas
2 cups assorted chopped vegetables (such as broccoli, tomato, zucchini, and or or yellow summer squash)
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1
In a medium saucepan stir together water, lentils, onion, cilantro, salt, cumin, and garlic. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes or until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to mash the cooked lentils.
2
Spread the lentil mixture on tostada shells, top with vegetables and cheese.
3
Place on a large baking sheet.
4
Broil 3-4 inches from the head for about 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
5
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups water, 3/4 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 -2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Lentil & Veggie Tostadas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil & Veggie Tostadas

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