Lentil Tacos

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 329.1
  • Total Fat: 13.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.0 mg
  • Sodium: 920.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
  • Protein: 14.7 g

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    • 1 cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 teaspoon canola oil
    • 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup salsa
    • 12 taco shells
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
    • 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
    • 6 tablespoons fat free sour cream

Directions

Directions
1. 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; cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly.
2. Stir in salsa. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.

Yield 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARENWILCOX.