Vegan Lentil Tacos
Delicious and hearty vegan lentil tacos packed with flavor and nutrients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun taco night with friends. These lentil tacos are simple to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Wooden spoon
- 4 Taco Shells
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils - rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil - for sautéing
- 1 small onion - diced
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Taco shells - for serving
- Toppings - like avocado, cilantro, and salsa
Instructions
- In a saucepan, cook the lentils in vegetable broth according to package instructions, about 15-20 minutes, until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt to the skillet. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir the cooked lentils into the skillet mix, add lime juice, and cook together for 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon the lentil mixture into taco shells, topping with your choice of avocado, cilantro, and salsa.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding spices such as cumin and smoked paprika to the lentils. You can also use black beans or chickpeas instead of lentils.
Serve the tacos with your choice of toppings like diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
To make it gluten-free, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1g
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