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Lentil & Veggie Tostadas

Lentil & Veggie Tostadas Recipe

These look really good! I haven't tried them, but will be doing so in the near future.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion
Calories 212.5 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Spread the lentil mixture on tostada shells, top with vegetables and cheese.
  • Place on a large baking sheet.
  • Broil 3-4 inches from the head for about 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 173gCalories: 212.5kcalCarbohydrates: 23.2gProtein: 14.7gFat: 6.9gSaturated Fat: 4.1gCholesterol: 18.9mgSodium: 409.5mgFiber: 11.2gSugar: 1.3g
Keyword < 30 Mins, Beans, Beginner Cook, Easy, Lentils
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