Lentil Nachos - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils (dried, rinsed)
• 2 cups water
• 1⁄2 pound ground beef (lean)
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄2 cup picante sauce (or salsa)
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 - 3 green onions (chopped)
• 1⁄2 cup olives (ripe; chopped)
• 2 - 3 chili peppers (fresh, green; seeded and chopped, or 14-ounce can)
• 1⁄2 packed cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1⁄2 packed cup monterey jack cheese (or Mozzarella; shredded)
• Tortilla chips (nacho)
• garnish (Sour cream, guacamole, chopped olives, and chopped tomatoes)