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Southwest Baked Lentil Dip

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 lbs (1 kg) whole red lentils, cooked and drained

    ½ cup (125 mL) low-fat cream cheese

    ½ cup (125 mL) low-fat sour cream

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) jalapeno, seeds removed and roughly chopped

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, roughly chopped

    1 tsp (5 mL) cumin

    1 tsp (5 mL) coriander, ground

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) lime juice

    ½ cup (125 mL) queso fresco, crumbled

    ½ cup (125 mL) Monterey jack cheese, shredded

    1 cup (250 mL) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

    1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes, halved

    ½ cup (125 mL) red onion, minced

    ½ cup (125 mL) cotija cheese, crumbles

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) cilantro, minced

    tortilla chips, for serving


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a food processor, add lentils, cream cheese, and sour cream and pulse to combine. Add jalapeño, garlic, cumin, coriander, lime juice, and queso fresco and blend until smooth.
  3. Transfer dip to an oven-safe skillet and top with shredded cheeses. Bake until warmed through and cheese is melted, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  4. Garnish dip with tomatoes, red onion, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Serve warm with chips.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 3/4 cup (175 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 280
  • Total Fat 14 g
  • Saturated Fat 8 g
  • Cholesterol 40 mg
  • Carbohydrates 24 g
  • Dietary Fibre 8 g
  • Sugar 4 g
  • Protein 18 g
  • Sodium 560 mg
  • Potassium 403 mg
  • Folate 161 mcg