Lentil Tacos
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
cup onions, diced1/4 cup celery, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup brown lentils, dry1 tablespoon chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon dried oregano1 cup water 3 tablespoons dried black currants or raisins, minced1 cup salsa, plus additional for topping8 6-inch tortillasshredded lettucechopped tomatoes (opt)shredded low fat cheddar cheese (optional)
In a large frying pan over medium heat, sauted onions, celery, and garlic in the olive oil for five minutes or until vegetables are soft. Stir in the lentils, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook for one minute. Add the broth and raisins. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender (add more water or broth as needed). Remove the lid and cook an additional 10 minutes (until lentils are thick), stirring often. Fold in the salsa. Wrap the tortillas in a damp white cotton towel and microwave on high for one minute. Spoon the lentil mixture among the tortillas. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
Serves four.
Serves four.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 264.1
- Total Fat: 8.0 g
- Cholesterol: 3.0 mg
- Sodium: 798.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 44.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 20.2 g
- Protein: 19.7 g
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