Lentil Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried Lentils; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 head Lettuce; Your Favorite Taco Toppings

Servings: persons

1 cup Dried Lentils
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 head Lettuce
Your Favorite Taco Toppings

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Fill a medium-sized sauce pan about 3/4 full of water and bring it to a boil.
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Dump the lentils into the boiling water and bring it back to a boil.
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Then, turn it down and simmer for 30 minutes.
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When done cooking, pour out the water.
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Mix all of the seasonings in a small bowl.
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Next, take about 2 tablespoons of the seasoningsless if you want, but its up to youand add to the lentils.
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Save whatever you dont use for another time.
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Let the seasoned lentils cook on low for about 5 minutes.
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Smush a good amount of them while doing this.
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They should be semi-smushed (some whole, some not).
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Cut lettuce and put some on each plate.
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Put some tortilla chips on top if you want, and put whatever you normally put on a taco on your salad (for me, I put a small handful of cheese and 2 large spoonfuls of salsa).
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Enjoy!
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So delish!

183

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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 cup Dried Lentils, 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder, 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder, 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder, and more.

Yes, Lentil Taco Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lentil Taco Salad

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