Super Veggie Lentil Taco Meat Recipe

Name: Super Veggie Lentil Taco Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. olive oil, optional; 1 medium onion, diced (1 1/2 cups); 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped ( 1/2 cup); 3 oz. mushrooms, sliced (1 cup); 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 1 medium carrot, sliced ( 1/2 cup); 2 ribs celery, sliced (1 cup); 1 1/2 Tbs. chili powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 dash cayenne pepper, optional; 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more if needed; 1 Tbs. tomato paste; 1 Tbs. lime juice

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. olive oil, optional
1 medium onion, diced (1 1/2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped ( 1/2 cup)
3 oz. mushrooms, sliced (1 cup)
1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 medium carrot, sliced ( 1/2 cup)
2 ribs celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 1/2 Tbs. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 dash cayenne pepper, optional
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more if needed
1 Tbs. tomato paste
1 Tbs. lime juice

1
Heat 1/4 cup water or oil (if using) in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and saute 3 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms, and cook 3 minutes, adding up to 2 Tbs.
4
water if mixture starts to stick to skillet.
5
Add lentils, carrot, celery, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, bay leaf, and cayenne (if using), and saute 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6
Stir in broth, and bring to a boil.
7
Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
If mixture starts to dry out, add up to 1/4 cup water or broth.
9
Remove from heat, and drain off excess liquid (a bit of liquid is fine).
10
Remove bay leaf, and stir in tomato paste and lime juice.
11
Transfer to food processor or blender, and pulse a few times, or until texture is crumbly (do not puree).
12
Serve warm.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. olive oil, optional, 1 medium onion, diced (1 1/2 cups), 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.), 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped ( 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Super Veggie Lentil Taco Meat 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.

Super Veggie Lentil Taco Meat

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