Lentil Tacos

Lentil Tacos

by Marie Bernard 2 years ago
4.3 (9)
15 minutes
389.3 kcal
61.8 g carbs
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Description

This vegan version of classic tacos uses lentils instead of ground beef, along with other flavors so good you'll never miss the meat!

Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground fennel seed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups cooked brown or green lentils
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon adobo or hot sauce
  • 8 (6 inch) vegan corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
Directions
  1. 1. Combine ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and fennel in a small bowl.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add spice mixture and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3. Reduce heat to medium and add cooked lentils, tomato paste, a few splashes of water, and chipotle peppers. Cook, mashing lightly with a fork and adding water if necessary, until lentils are heated through and hold together, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt if needed and adobo or hot sauce.
  4. 4. Lightly toast tortillas in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Spread about 1/3 cup filling down center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with guacamole and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 389.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 61.8 g
protein: 16.8 g
saturated fat: 1.7 g
sodium: 463 mg
fiber: 17.9 g
sugar: 6.7 g