Red Lentil Nachos Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Dry Red Lentils; 1 Tablespoon Bacon Fat, For Frying; 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Carrot - Cubed; 1 can (10 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies; 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 bag Tortilla Chips, 12 Ounce Bag; 1 cup Browned Ground Meat (optional); 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 2 cups Shredded Cheese, your choice; 3 whole Green Onions, Chopped For Garnish; 1/2 cups Sour Cream

Servings: persons

1 cup Dry Red Lentils
1 Tablespoon Bacon Fat, For Frying
1 whole Small Onion, Chopped
1 whole Carrot - Cubed
1 can (10 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies
2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 bag Tortilla Chips, 12 Ounce Bag
1 cup Browned Ground Meat (optional)
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
2 cups Shredded Cheese, your choice
3 whole Green Onions, Chopped For Garnish
1/2 cups Sour Cream

1
If you will be using meat on your nachos, pre cook your ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey, or pork) in a pan until browned and set aside.
2
Inspect your lentils prior to rinsing, removing any that are black or opened.
3
Rinse with cold water and let drain while you prepare the rest.
4
In a pot heat the bacon fat and brown the onion on medium heat.
5
Add in the carrots.
6
Stir occasionally for the next 8 minutes or so.
7
Next add in the tomatoes and garlic (or you could add with the carrots if you like a less garlicky flavor).
8
Stir in the lentils and add enough water to just cover everything (about 2 small cans worth).
9
Simmer for approximately 25 minutes.
10
To assemble take an oven proof dish and cover the bottom with multi grain tortilla chips.
11
Using a slotted spoon (in case there is a bit of excess liquid) dollop the lentil mixture over all of the chips, add your ground meat (if you are using it), red bell peppers and cheese.
12
Add another layer of chips and start again.
13
Heat in a preheated 425 F oven for about 5-8 minutes to melt the cheese.
14
Serve with sour cream and green onions forgoing the salsa because you really dont need it!

439

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Dry Red Lentils, 1 Tablespoon Bacon Fat, For Frying, 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped, 1 whole Carrot - Cubed, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Nachos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Lentil Nachos

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