Recipe

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• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup dried lentils (green or brown )
• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 (1 1/4 oz) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 In a large saucepan, saute the onions, green peppers, and celery in heated oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• 2 Add in the water; bring to a boil.
• 3 Stir in the lentils; cover, lower heat, and simmer 40 minutes (do not drain).
• 4 Transfer lentil mixture to a large bowl; add in cooked rice, tomato paste, taco seasoning mix, and chili powder; stir to combine.
• 5 Transfer mixture to a lightly greased medium-sized casserole dish.
• 6 Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 20 minutes.
• 7 Sprinkle tortilla chips and cheese on top.
• 8 Bake another 5 minutes or until cheese melts.