Lentil Tostadas

Interesting information to read about Lentils- nutrition content and diff types of lentils

To Cook Lentils

1 cup uncooked lentils
Medium pot water     

• Cook the lentils: In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 17 to 20 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain any excess water, let cool. Use in any recipe that calls for cooked lentils.

1 lb ground turkey or beef
2c previously cooked lentils ( brown the onion then cook the lentils w/ water)
1 to 1/2t cumin
1 to 1/2t garlic

1/2t chili powder
salt and pepper

Saute an onion till brown, then cook the beef with the onion till cooked. add seasonings and add

, zucchini, yellow squash, garlic , salt and pepper

hard or soft shell tortillas- optional with soft shell- you can  frie with little oil

top with:
- cut lemons to drizzle on top of taco or tostada

-lettuce
-olives
-sour cream or plain yogurt
-avocado & tomato salsa- onion, a handful of halved grape tomatoes, some fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, drizzle of oil, a big clove of garlic and sprinkle of salt and pepper
-cheese

(freeze the seasoned lentils for quick dinners)