Tasty Lentil Tacos
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
1 cup finely chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1 cup dried lentils, rinsed1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth3/4 cup finely shredded carrots1/4 cup tomato paste12 taco shells1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce1 cup chopped fresh tomato1 cup colby cheese
In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Uncover; add grated carrots and tomato paste and cook for 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly.
Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIJOUBIJOU81.
Uncover; add grated carrots and tomato paste and cook for 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly.
Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Serving Size: Makes 6 servings.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIJOUBIJOU81.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 1,608.1
- Total Fat: 52.6 g
- Cholesterol: 107.4 mg
- Sodium: 2,827.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 228.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 46.8 g
- Protein: 70.7 g
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