Tasty Lentil Tacos

36 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Ready In: 50 min

“This fun taco dish is both healthy and delicious. It will be a hit with the entire family! Serve with your favorite taco fillings, such as sour cream, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and Cheddar cheese.” - by MK!

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, minced
2/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon taco seasoning, or to taste
1 2/3 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup salsa
12 taco shells

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix lentils and taco seasoning into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Cover lentils with chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Uncover and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa.
Serve about 1/4 cup lentil mixture in each taco shell; top with lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
304 cal
15%

Fat
10 g
15%

Carbs
44.2 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (36)

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xayide

Sep. 14, 2012

"This is so much better than it has any right to be, and has quickly become one of my favorite recipes! It's very friendly to dietary restrictions and easily becomes vegan. Be sure to stir in the sal..." See moresa with the lentils at the end... it has a significant impact on the overall flavor and texture."

Rae

Aug. 6, 2012

"We really enjoyed this dish. I used Taco Seasoning I (AR). Easy and yummy served this with Easy Authentic Spanish Rice (AR). My lentils took about 40 minutes before they softened up. Even my kids and ..." See morehubby really enjoyed these. Great for a "Meatless Monday" dinner :)"