Lentil Tacos
The only thing that could possibly make these tacos better is to pair them with a margarita!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 yellow onion minced
- 1/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- corn or flour tortillas
Spice Mix
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring the lentils & water to a boil, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, sauté the onion in a large frying pan for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic & spice mix for another 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Warm the tortillas on the stovetop or in the oven.
- Add the cooked lentils and vegetable stock to the frying pan & stir. Mash the lentils with a fork or potato masher to give them a ground beef-like texture. Stir and cook until heated through.
- Add more broth if the lentils start to dry out.
- Assemble your tacos! Top with guacamole, jalapeños, lettuce, taco sauce, vegan queso, etc. Enjoy & share!
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 135mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 312IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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