Spiced Lentil Tacos (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Spiced Lentil Tacos (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt; 1/2 - 1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped (can omit and just serve with hot sauce); 2 teaspoons adobo sauce; 8 taco shells; 1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 percent)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 (2 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 - 1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped (can omit and just serve with hot sauce)
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
8 taco shells
1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 percent)

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and salt until onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lentils and taco seasoning. Cook until spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
2
Mix sour cream, chile and adobo sauce in a bowl. Uncover lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash with a rubber spatula.
3
Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lentil Tacos (Vegetarian) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Spiced Lentil Tacos (Vegetarian)

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