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Recipe Tags: Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Healthy Casseroles Main Dish Beans Mexican Oven Low Fat Vegetarian Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Lentils Healthy 2 Low In Something Equipment 4 Hours Or Less

Mexican Lentil Casserole

From easy beans.

Steps

In a large saucepan , saute the onions , green peppers , and celery in heated oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add in the water.
Bring to a boil.
Stir in the lentils.
Cover , lower heat , and simmer 40 minutes.
Transfer lentil mixture to a large bowl.
Add in cooked rice , tomato paste , taco seasoning mix , and chili powder.
Stir to combine.
Transfer mixture to a lightly greased medium-sized casserole dish.
Bake , uncovered , in a 350 oven for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle tortilla chips and cheese on top.
Bake another 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Ingredients

vegetable oil, onion, green bell pepper, celery, water, dried lentils, cooked rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning mix, chili powder, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese