Taco Style Lentils & Rice

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• LITTLESAPPHIRE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  Really good and simply! My only suggestion would be to hold off on putting the cumin, onion powder and garlic in. Letting the spices simmer for almost an hour dulls their flavors. If you put them in right before the rice and lentils are done, their flavors are at their peak! - 3/15/10
  
  
• GARNET541
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Really delicious. Even my son (6) ate 2. I did tweak it up. Filled Tortillas with mix , added some shredded cheddar, rolled them up, placed them in a casserole dish, poured Enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkled some more cheese, covered with foil and baked it for about 30 minutes. Yummy. - 7/19/10
  
  
• ALYNNOX
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  My new favorite thing! I have never had lentils before. They are amazing cooked this way. We made tacos, ate it plain and are making taquitos with it tonught. Thanks for sharing such a health and delicious dish! - 8/15/09
  
  
• BNMACK
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  What is TVP????? - 3/10/12
  
  
• LORTHOM2001
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  what is TVP?? - 12/16/11
  
  
• MAIDOPO
  
  
  
  

  1 of 4 people found this review helpful
  This isn't really vegetarian if you use beef boulin cubes. - 4/7/10
  
  
• PNMOTLEY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was excellent. I used taco seasoning instead of chilli powder with the same measurement. Even the carnivores were asking for 2nds and 3rds. Good job and thanks for the recipe. - 10/12/09
  
  
• CD4326210
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I've never had a lentil in my life, so decided to try this recipe--it was wonderful! My family really enjoyed it. I served it on a whole-wheat tortilla, with low-fat cheddar cheese, fat-free sour cream and salsa. Delicious!! I will certainly try more of your lentil recipes. - 2/25/09
  
  

  Reply from BUDGETMOM (2/25/09)
  Aren't lentils good?! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe. I too, had never had a lentil until a couple of years ago when I decided to find low cost recipes for my family budget. Lentils are extremely cheap, easy to cook with, healthy and delicious!

  
  
  
• AZMOMXTWO
  
  
  
  
  thank you - 3/29/21
  
  
• ROSSYFLOSSY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Delicious side dish. - 11/11/19
  
  
• MLB1974
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Wonderful recipe. My husband even said it tasted like there is ground beef in it. - 8/4/19
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Great idea - 7/15/19
  
  
• KATONTHEMAT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Needed a quick meal with ingredients on hand. I love lentils. Will serve in a whole wheat tortilla with lettuce, red pepper, cucumber, green onion and salsa. Maybe some cheese. - 11/9/17
  
  
• CD5941250
  
  
  Very Good
  
  good recipe and can used as abase for other meals - 1/11/16
  
  
• LISAM427
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  THIS STUFF ROCKS!! MY DAUGHTER HATES LENTILS BUT LOVES THIS RECIPE!! INEXPENSIVE HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS - 6/23/13
  
  
• DANCEMOM1970
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good. I added chopped onion and green pepper which were sauteed before adding the stock, rice and lentils. I also used taco seasoning mix plus garlic and onion powders instead of the cumin and chili powders. Easy meat free meal. - 5/19/13
  
  
• DIVAMAMAOFTWO
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Soo good... My first time having lentils and this was a great start! - 2/28/13
  
  
• WANT2BEFIT10
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  SO GOOD! I did like some of the suggestions said and didn't add the garlic and onion powder until the very end. This will be a regular in the rotation. - 8/21/12
  
  
• MYBESTNOW
  
  
  
  
  TVP is textured vegetable protein, a/k/a textured soy protein. I'll be making this for a Church Supper that is involving the community in helping to work with all income levels in a shared project. To answer a - 5/9/12
  
  
• DAYBREAK6
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is delicious. I used white rice (not brown) but cooked faster than lentils. I will try making it in the crockpot next time, then I think I will freeze it for quick dinner ideas.
  - 4/30/12
  
  
• MEGJONES83
  
  
  
  
  Any suggestions as to what to use instead of the beef bouillon cube? I've never seen a beef bouillon cube used in a vegetarian dish. - 12/27/11
  
  
• LISHYSUE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very tasty! My first introduction to TVP, although we eat lentils frequently. Although the portion appears huge for one serving, I really appreciate that the recipe is for one as sometimes I am the only one in the house eating Sparkfood and get tired of eating the same thing 8 times in four days! - 9/8/11
  
  
• MARYBETHTOLLE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I have made this recipe several times since finding it a few weeks ago. I had never used tvp before, but this made me a convert! You do not miss the meat at all. This dish is very flavorful and filling. - 7/26/11
  
  
• PRIMSANDDAISIES
  
  
  Good
  
  I used hamburger instead of tvp and added some red and green peppers too. - 7/12/11
  
  
• AURIANNE67
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was awesome! I doubled the spices and added hot pepper flakes for a little added kick, the only trouble was I forgot the oil and I think that's why it cooked to the pan a little. I will definitely make this again! - 6/10/11
  
  
• CD9898685
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very yummy! Simple and satisfying! Thanks so much! - 6/6/11
  
  
• HAPRICE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I was really pleased with the simplicity of this, I found out to late to go to the store that I did not have bullion, so I used canned broth--worked great! - 8/6/10
  
  
• KAZ814
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So very good - I followed the directions pretty well, adding a bit of cilantro and lime juice as a 'dressing' once I made my tacos. I also added the cumin, garlic powder and onion powder an hour before I was going to eat (I made mine in the crockpot). I am so happy I have leftovers! So good! - 6/11/10
  
  
• LAQUINA24
  
  
  
  
  will try soon was looking for a good vegeterian meal. thanks for sharing!!! - 5/19/10
  
  
• NIKKIP31
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was really good! My husband, which is hesitant to recipes that are different, even liked it. Amazing! - 5/11/10
  
  
• JILLIANANN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love lentils, I made it with taco seasoning, and only two bullions, then wrapped it in Romain lettuce leaves, topped with guacamole and pico de gallo. My six and nine year old boys were quick to return for seconds. Thanks :) - 4/30/10
  
  
• INSPIREDONE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Outstanding! My husband is "over the moon" with this recipe. We'll be adding it to our menu rotation, for sure! Thanks! - 3/14/10
  
  
• WICKED_WORDS87
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Super tasty and versatile meal! - 2/24/10
  
  
• CYN859
  
  
  Very Good
  
  My oldest son says "You can tell it's not meat but it's not bad anyway." From him this is high praise! For myself I made it into a "taco" salad with a huge bowl of lettuce and tomatoes, some salsa, low fat cheese, and fat free sour cream. It was great! - 2/20/10
  
  
• JOCY2WIN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This one is amazing! I did it in the crock pot and then made it up like tacos, absolutely fantastic and super filling. - 2/18/10
  
  
• ADRIENNE29
  
  
  Very Good
  
  pretty good, needed "something" but all in all it was a good vegetarian meal. Thanks for sharing! - 1/19/10
  
  
• STARHUSKY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  very good, did use this recipe in the crock pot...smells so good.. - 1/8/10
  
  
• GGARDEN
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I like this recipe. I'm not much of a bean eater, but I added this into my regular taco mix, left out some of the meat and it does well. Best of all I get added fiber. I'll have to try it when I just make a taco salad as see how well it does. I;ll be sharing this with my family and friends. - 10/5/09
  
  
• C_ANEMONE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used 1 tablespoon vegetable broth powder, reduced to 1 tablespoon olive oil, and used Minute brown rice (add in the last 5 minutes). This reduced the sodium to 101 mg and calories to 102. Thanks for the great idea. - 10/2/09
  
  
• BETTINANA
  
  
  
  
  I bought dried lentils on an impulse (cheap and I know they're healthy!) with no recipe in mind... this sounds perfect! - 9/13/09
  
  
• PRINGLE12
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  very good - 8/17/09
  
  
• EVILMOM5
  
  
  
  
  I must say my family loved this recipie and ask for lental tacos every week now.This is a healthy meat free taco. I love this recipie very much. My kids 12 & 8 are asking for it once a week now. Love it - 8/10/09
  
  
• KATANNAH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very tasty! And it smelled so good while it was cooking. My husband actually said I should add lentils to my chili!
  
  I'm eating this right now (again!). - 7/22/09
  
  
• BEVERLYJEANNE
  
  
  Good
  
  I cooked this last night and put it on some toasted flour tortillas and topped them with a little low fat mexican cheese blend, chopped tomatoes and onions. It was very good! I portioned it out and am keeping in the freezer for a dinner next week. I did it in the crock pot and it was simple! - 7/21/09
  
  
• JULIEN*
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Soooooo good! I made it in the crock pot and it was easy and tasted amazing. My bf and I ate it in tortillas with lettuce and pico de gallo salsa. Made an awesome dinner, thanks for sharing the recipe! - 7/17/09
  
  
• ACHRISTIANGIRL
  
  
  
  
  I will try this soon! - 7/15/09
  
  
• CINA90
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this last week and I will defnitely make it again! It was remarkable! I couldn't believe that it was vegetarian! I could've sworn I was eating taco filing! I left out the cumin/oil/boullion (didn't have) but it was fab! Chili powder is my new fave spice. Great first time eating lentils! - 6/27/09
  
  
• FELCZAN
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Mine came out so smooth and good, my family ate the whole pan! I had chicken broth, so I used that and I seved it rather like a soup with a dollop of sour cream on top. Yummy! - 5/27/09
  
  
• SAMOHT_H
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I'd never had lentils before, but had a bag in my cupboard and decided to try this out. I used chicken bouillon because that's what I had. Delicious! - 5/4/09
  
  
• BREW99
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My husband and I both really loved this recipe! I love lentils so it was the perfect recipe! We made in crockpot for four hours on low. Perfect alone (similar to refried beans!) - 3/20/09