Refried Lentils

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup dried red lentils
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese (shredded)

Recipe

• 1 throw together olive oil, lentils, onion, garlic and spices in a slow cooker or cooking pot.
• 2 add boiling water, cover and cook until lentils are soft (20-30 minutes on stove, 30 minutes to an hour in slow cooker).
• 3 optional: use a hand blender or masher to mash lentils.
• 4 stir in cheese until melted.
• 5 serve!