Spicy lentil taco filling

Name: Spicy lentil taco filling Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 finely chopped small onion; 4 clove garlic chopped; 1.5 teaspoon salt; 2 cup dried brown lentils rinsed; 2 Tbs. chili powder; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. Spanish paprika; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. mustard powder; 1 tsp. cayenne; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup roasted red pepper diced; 1/2 finely diced jalapeno seeded; 5 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp chipotle paste or 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce finely chopped; Pico de Gallo; 2 cup chopped tomato; 1 tablespoon onion; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1/2 finely diced jalapeno seeded; 1 garlic clove finely chopped; Yogurt sauce; 4 oz. plain yogurt; 1 tsp chiipotle paste or adobo sauce; Other Garnishes; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar; 1 1/4 cups finely shredded lettuce

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 24

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil 1 finely chopped small onion 4 clove garlic, chopped 1.5 teaspoon salt 2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed 2 Tbs. chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. Spanish paprika 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. mustard powder 1 tsp. cayenne 2 bay leaves 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced 1/2 finely diced jalapeno, seeded 5 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp chipotle paste or 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped Pico de Gallo 2 cup chopped tomato 1 tablespoon onion 1/4 cup cilantro 1/2 finely diced jalapeno, seeded 1 garlic clove, finely choppedYogurt sauce 4 oz. plain yogurt 1 tsp chiipotle paste or adobo sauceOther Garnishes 1/2 cup shredded cheddar 1 1/4 cups finely shredded lettuce

Directions

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 seasonings. 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. Remove bay leaves. Uncover lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes.

Prepare garnishes:

Pico de Gallo
Mix tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic. Salt and pepper to taste.

Mix yogurt, chipotle adobo sauce in a bowl.

Spoon 1/8 cup lentil mixture into a taco shell or lettuce leaf. Top with a drizzle (1 tsp) yogurt mixture, 1 tbsp lettuce, 1 tbsp pico de gallo and 1 tbsp cheese.

Serving Size:�Makes 32, 1/8 cup servings. Each taco = 1 serving

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 76.3
Total Fat: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 7.1 mg
Sodium: 283.3 mg
Total Carbs: 6.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 4.7 g

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