Name: Spicy Lentil Nachos with Three Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Nachos:; 1 cup uncooked lentils; 1/2 cup uncooked freekeh or other grain like farro, bulgur, or brown rice; 4 cups enchilada sauce; 3–4 cups broth or water; 1 teaspoon salt; chips; cilantro, avocado, jalapeno, and lime for topping; For the Cheese Sauce:; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I liked Monterrey Jack, Mozzarella, and Pepperjack); 1/2 teaspoon salt

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

55m

This spicy lentil nachos recipe combines savory lentils and freekeh with a three cheese sauce for a flavorful and satisfying dish. Topped with cilantro, avocado, jalapeno, and lime, these nachos are perfect for a game day snack or a tasty weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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For The Nachos

1 cup uncooked lentils

1/2 cup uncooked freekeh or other grain like farro, bulgur, or brown rice

4 cups enchilada sauce

3–4 cups broth or water

1 teaspoon salt

chips

cilantro, avocado, jalapeno, and lime for topping

For The Cheese Sauce

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I liked Monterrey Jack, Mozzarella, and Pepperjack)

1/2 teaspoon salt

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Notes

The lentils and grains will absorb more liquid as they rest. Cooking time and amount of moisture needed for the lentils may vary depending on how long they’ve been in storage.

The nutrition facts listed are for 1/8th of the cheese AND lentils, but they do not include the chips since that will vary depending on your type of chips and how many you actually eat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

706kcal

35%
Fat

26g

1%
Saturated Fat

14g

0%
Carbohydrates

88g

4%
Fiber

20g

1%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

31g

1%
Cholesterol

42mg

2%
Sodium

940mg

47%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Spicy Lentil Nachos with Three Cheese Sauce