Ingredients

  • Leek 1 large
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • SpinneysFOOD Pure Sunflower Oil 1 tbsp
  • Brown lentils 2 x 400g tin
  • Vegetable stock 250ml
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Sea Salt ½ tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Cumin 2 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Cayenne Pepper A pinch
  • SpinneysFOOD Dried Oregano 2 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 2 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Demerara Sugar 1 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Super Sweet Corn 2
  • Red onion 1
  • Kraft shredded Mexican four cheese 500g
  • SpinneysFOOD Fresh Coriander A handful
  • Spinneys Salted Tortilla Chips 500g

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 1043
  • Fat 47.8g
  • Saturates 11.2g
  • Protein 47g
  • Carbs 107.9g
  • Sugars 4.9g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Lentil-loaded microwave nachos

Mexican 15 Mins Prep · 30 Mins Cook


  1. Make it at home:Finely slice the leek. Peel and crush the garlic.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the lentils, stock, salt, dry spices and sugar to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid has reduced.
  3. Remove the corn from the cob. Divide between 5 resealable containers. Finely slice the red onion and add to the containers. Divide the cheese and coriander between the containers. Seal and refrigerate until needed.
  4. Divide the tortilla chips between 5 resealable bags, approx. 125g each.
  5. Pack it for the office:Place the lentil sauce in a bowl and microwave for 2 minutes to heat up.
  6. Scatter the entire bag of tortilla chips onto a large plate. Top with the shredded Mexican four cheese. Microwave for 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  7. Top with the lentils, corn, red onion and coriander.