Lentil Soft Tacos

Name: Lentil Soft Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup onion chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic minced; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup dried lentils; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth preferably low sodium & fat free; 1 cup salsa; 6 low-carb tortillas (I use La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Tortillas); 1 1/2 cups lettuce shredded; 1 cup tomatoes chopped; 6 tablespoons sour cream (use low fat for lower calories); 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded (use low fat for lower calories)

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 35

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup onion, chopped1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup dried lentils1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano2 1/2 cups chicken broth, preferably low sodium & fat free1 cup salsa6 low-carb tortillas (I use La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Tortillas)1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded1 cup tomatoes, chopped6 tablespoons sour cream (use low fat for lower calories)1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (use low fat for lower calories)

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet that has a lid, over medium-high heat, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook; stirring for 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Uncover; and continue cooking for 6-8 minutes; until thickened. Mash lentils gently but no need to mash them thoroughly. Mix in salsa.
Spoon about 1/3 cup lentil mixture into each tortilla. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. Fold in half & Enjoy!

Serving Size:�makes 6 soft tacos

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MESAMA.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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