Vegan Lentil Tacos

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 258.3
  • Total Fat: 13.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 500.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 cup onion, finely chopped
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 teaspoon canola oil
    1 cup dry lentils
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
    1 cup salsa
    12 taco shells or small tortillas
    1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded
    1 cup tomato, chopped
    1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) vegan cheddar cheese, shredded


Directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute.

2. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

3. Uncover, cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly. Stir in salsa.

4. Spoon about 1/4 cup into each taco shell or tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Enjoy!



Serving Size: Each serving = 2 tacos, 6 servings total

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JASMINEFILIGREE.