Quick and Easy Lentil Tacos
Quick and Easy Lentil Tacos are one of my family's favorite plant-based dinners. These healthy tacos are a fail-proof dinner delight! Vegan and vegetarian tacos are so simple, and perfect if you have busy weeknights!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2/3 cup dry brown lentils
- 1 2/3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup salsa
- taco toppings such as avocado salsa, hot sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, black olives, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, add the oil and heat over medium to medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the dry lentils, vegetable or chicken stock, chili powder, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the salsa and serve right away.
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Notes
- Serve these in tacos, burritos, taco salad, or any other way you like.
- The cooking time of your lentils will vary slightly based on how old your lentils are. If the lentils are still too firm after 30 minutes have passed, continue cooking, adding small amounts of water or chicken/veggie broth as needed.
- You can omit the spices and add a tablespoon or so of taco seasoning to taste if that's easier for you!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 of 5 servings | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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