Lentil & Kidney Bean Tacos Recipe

Name: Lentil & Kidney Bean Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock; 1 teaspoon Each: Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 cup Lentils, I Used Green, Rinsed; 1 Red Pepper , Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Chopped; 1 can 14 Oz Can, Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 can (4 Oz. Can) Diced Green Chilies; 4 Corn Tortillas; 1 cup Purple Onion, Diced; 1 Avocado (peeled, Pitted And Sliced); 1/2 cups Cojita Cheese; Limes, Salsa, And Sour Cream, For Serving

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1 teaspoon Each: Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 cup Lentils, I Used Green, Rinsed
1 Red Pepper , Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Chopped
1 can 14 Oz Can, Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can (4 Oz. Can) Diced Green Chilies
4 Corn Tortillas
1 cup Purple Onion, Diced
1 Avocado (peeled, Pitted And Sliced)
1/2 cups Cojita Cheese
Limes, Salsa, And Sour Cream, For Serving

1
In a large cast iron skillet add oil, onions, and garlic.
2
Cook over medium high heat for 2 minutes, then add in chicken stock and spices.
3
Bring to a simmer.
4
Once simmering add the lentils, reduce heat, cover and simmer (following lentils package directions) until lentils are cooked.
5
Mine took 40 minutes.
6
Once lentils have cooked, add the pepper, kidney beans, and green chilies.
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Cook until pepper is tender.
8
Remove from heat and slightly mash this mixture, leaving some beans whole.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
10
Build your tacos!
11
Top warmed tortillas with lentil mixture, onions, avocado and cheese.
12
Serve with chips, salsa and sour cream!
13
Enjoy.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, Diced, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock, and more.

Yes, Lentil & Kidney Bean Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lentil & Kidney Bean Tacos

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