Midnight Lentil Sopes
A twist on traditional Mexican sopes, these midnight lentil sopes combine the flavors of the night with the simplicity of a hearty lentil dish.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup lentils
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●1 tsp cumin
- ●1 tsp chili powder
- ●4-6 sopes
- ●1 cup shredded cheeseoptional
- ●1 cup sour creamoptional
- ●1/4 cup chopped cilantrooptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- 4
Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Stir in cooked lentils and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Meanwhile, warm sopes according to package instructions.
- 7
To assemble, place a spoonful of lentil mixture onto each sope, followed by a sprinkle of cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Serve immediately.
- 8
Cook time: 30 minutes.
- 9
Total time: 50 minutes.
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Servings: 4-6.