Indian Dal Tacos Recipe

Name: Indian Dal Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup diced onion; 3/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. turmeric; 1/2 tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. salt, divided; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; ⅔ cup yellow split lentils, sorted, rinsed, and drained; 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; ⅓ cup diced cucumber; 1 Tbs. freshly chopped mint; 4 6-inch corn or flour tortillas, warmed; 1 cup thinly sliced fresh spinach; 1 cup mung bean sprouts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup diced onion
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
⅔ cup yellow split lentils, sorted, rinsed, and drained
1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
⅓ cup diced cucumber
1 Tbs. freshly chopped mint
4 6-inch corn or flour tortillas, warmed
1 cup thinly sliced fresh spinach
1 cup mung bean sprouts

1
Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with cooking spray.
2
Add onion, and cook 5 minutes, or until softened and starting to brown.
3
Stir in cumin, turmeric, 1/2 tsp.
4
salt, and pepper.
5
Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water.
6
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
7
Simmer 40 minutes, or until lentils are cooked but still hold their shape.
8
There will be 1 to 2 Tbs.
9
liquid left in pan.
10
Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, and remaining 1/8 tsp.
11
salt in bowl.
12
Fill tortillas with spinach, bean sprouts, and lentil mixture.
13
Drizzle with yogurt mixture or serve on side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup diced onion, 3/4 tsp. ground cumin, 1/4 tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. turmeric, 1/2 tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Indian Dal Tacos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indian Dal Tacos

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