Lentil Tacos
Seasoned lentils with a hint of spice and umami create a hearty, plant-based taco filling that's ready in under 30 minutes.
⏱ 25 minServes 4Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
- •1 cup dried brown lentils
- •2 cups vegetable broth
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 medium onion, diced
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 teaspoons cumin
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1 teaspoon chili powder
- •1 tablespoon soy sauce
- •1 tablespoon lime juice
- •8 corn or flour tortillas
- •as needed toppings (shredded cabbage, cilantro, salsa)
Directions
- 1Rinse lentils and add to a pot with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.
- 2While lentils cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 3Add minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4Drain cooked lentils and add them to the skillet with the spiced onion mixture.
- 5Stir in soy sauce and lime juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
- 6Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame for 30 seconds per side.
- 7Fill tortillas with lentil mixture and top with cabbage, cilantro, salsa, or your favorite taco toppings. Serve immediately.
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