Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup green lentils (picked over and rinsed)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 10 ounces spicy tortilla chips (I used Way Better Snacks Sweet Chili Tortilla Chips)

Instruction

  • Place the lentils and the chopped onion in a sauce pan with enough water to cover them by about one inch. Bring to a boil, and then cover the pan and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  • Drain off the excess water and add the tomato paste, sugar, and spices. Stir. Taste, and add more seasoning if desired. If you want it spicier, add more chili powder, or even some hot sauce.
  • Let the lentils cool, then assemble the salad.
  • Combine lentils, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and tortilla chips in a large bowl and mix together. Serve immediately. Another option is to assemble each serving individually. This works well if you are not going to eat it all right away. It keeps the chips from getting too soggy.