Spiced Lentil Tacos

  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
* 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 cup finely chopped onion * 1 clove garlic, chopped * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed * 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth * 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream * 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder * 3 diced jalapenos * 8 taco shells * 1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce * 1 cup chopped tomato * 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat (2 percent) cheddar
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. Mix sour cream, chile and jalapenos in a bowl. Uncover lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash with a rubber spatula. Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAINBOWACTIVIST.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 295.0
  • Total Fat: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 19.2 mg
  • Sodium: 751.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 12.2 g

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