Description
These Lentil Tacos are a delicious and nutritious vegetarian alternative to traditional meat tacos. Flavorful lentils seasoned with spices and cooked to perfection, served in taco shells with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- taco shells or tortillas
- desired toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, avocado, or cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook lentils: Add lentils, broth, and spices. Simmer until tender.
- Mash lentils: Slightly mash for desired texture.
- Serve: Fill taco shells with lentil mixture and desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice.
- Leftover filling is great for taco salads or burrito bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg