Protein-Packed Loaded Vegetarian Nachos Recipe - Just Maika Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces mushrooms (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup canned pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 cup soy chorizo
• 1 cup taco seasoning
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon sauce)
• 1/2 cup pico de gallo (homemade or store-bought)
• 6 ounces corn tortilla chips (about 6 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack–colby cheese blend
• 1/2 cup pico de gallo (some for garnish)
• 1 ripe avocado (diced)