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6-Ingredient Easy Lentil Tacos

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry lentils or 2 cups cooked lentils
  • Nonstick olive oil spray
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped peppers (a mixture of bell peppers and jalapeño if more heat is desired)
  • 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 six-inch high fiber tortillas or lettuce leaves
  • Optional: Avocado, Cilantro, Salsa

Instructions

  1. Prepare lentils according to package directions or use pre-packaged steamed lentils (like those from Trader Joe’s).
  2. Add onions, garlic and peppers to a large sauté pan lightly coated with olive oil over medium heat. Saute for about 3-5 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
  3. When the onions have softened, add tomatoes, 2 cups cooked lentils and spices. Continue to saute over medium heat for another 3-5 minutes, until spices are evenly distributed throughout the lentil mixture.
  4. To assemble tacos: Heat tortillas on a dry pan for about a minute on each side. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup lentil taco meat and dress with desired toppings — avocado, salsa, cilantro, etc. Alternatively you can use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Enjoy immediately!