Lentil Crumble Nachos

Instructions

Yields

• Onions, cooked: 78%

• Tomatoes, canned, diced, drained: 66%

• Tomatoes, roma, fresh, diced: 87%

• Jalapeños, diced: 98%

• Cilantro, chopped: 84%

• Avocado, peeled and pitted: 70%

Pre-Preparation

1. Wash all produce thoroughly under running water.

2. Prepare the nacho-seasoned lentil crumbles
   ingredients: olive–canola oil, water, oregano, paprika, yellow onion (first amount), lentil crumbles
   a. Dice onions.
   b. Sauté diced onions in oil until translucent.
   c. Add lentil crumbles and combine.
   d. Add oregano, paprika, and water.
   e. Simmer until the mixture has a chili-like consistency and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F or higher. Hold hot until service at 140°F or higher.

3. Prepare the vegan avocado cream sauce
   ingredients: almond milk, avocado, cornstarch, garlic powder, cayenne, lemon juice, and kosher salt (second amount)
   a. Blend almond milk, avocado, and cornstarch with an immersion blender or blender until smooth.
   b. Warm in a saucepan to a gentle simmer and thicken slightly.
   c. Whisk in garlic powder, cayenne, lemon juice, and salt.
   d. Cool rapidly and hold cold until service at 41°F or less.

4. Prepare the pico de gallo
   ingredients: canned diced tomatoes, yellow onion (second amount), cilantro, roma tomatoes, lime juice, jalapeños, cumin, kosher salt (second amount), granulated sugar
   a. Finely dice onions.
   b. Dice Roma tomatoes and jalapeños; finely chop cilantro.
   c. In a non-reactive container, combine canned tomatoes, roma tomatoes, onions, lime juice, jalapeños, cilantro, cumin, salt, and sugar.
   d. Mix well, cover, and hold cold until service at 41°F or less.

Preparation: 
Assemble the nachos (per serving)

1. Portion 2 oz tortilla chips.

2. Top with 1 cup warm lentil crumbles.

3. Add 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo.

4. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons avocado cream sauce.

Serving
Serving = 1 serving of assembled nachos

Recipe Source
Sourced via partnership with the CIA Healthy Kids Collaborative