Lentil Chili Frito Pie
with lettuce / tomatoes / cheddar
Happy Pi Day! A warm, saucy bowl of our meatless Frito Pie pairs perfectly with chilly nights, math homework, or whatever you've got going on. Crispy corn chips and some fresh toppings make this quick-cooking dish an enduring favorite - a constant, you might say.
Ingredients
- Chili powder - 1 Tbsp
- Cumin, ground - 2 tsp
- Oregano - 3/4 tsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
- Cheese, cheddar - 6 oz , shredded (look for pre-shredded to save time; sub Mexican blend)
- Onions, medium white or red - 1/2 + 1/2 , chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
- Chipotle peppers - 1 , chopped (usually found canned in adobo sauce, sub green chilis or jalapenos)
- Lettuce, romaine - 1 heart , chopped
- Tomatoes, medium - 1 , chopped
- Cilantro (opt) - 2 Tbsp , chopped
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Lentils, cooked - 2 cups (use pre-cooked lentils, or if cooking from dried, use half the amount of dried and prepare according to package directions)
- Tomatoes, crushed (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can
- Fritos - 4 oz , for serving (sub tortilla chips)
- Hot sauce (opt) - for serving
Prep
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Make Chili seasoning - Combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Store in an airtight container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Cheese / Onions / Garlic / Chipotle peppers - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make
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Place a Dutch oven with cooking oil over medium heat. Add first portion of onions and garlic to heated oil and saute until onions are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and chili seasoning and stir to combine. Reduce heat and continue to cook until everything is heated through and the flavors have come together, ~10-12 minutes. Taste and season with some salt and pepper, if needed.
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Set out cheese, second portion of onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro (if using).
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Divide Fritos among serving bowls and top with chili. Let everyone add their choice of toppings to their bowls and serve with hot sauce (if using). Enjoy!
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