Month: June 2021

Are these tacos seriously vegan??!! I almost can’t believe it myself. My quick & easy lentil tacos are the perfect meat replacement. They are super flavorful and have a texture almost identical to ground beef tacos. Perfect for outdoor summer dinners with fresh tomatoes and cilantro.

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Lentil Tacos

Author: a Spoonful of Smiles Cuisine:Mexican Courses:Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys:Vegetarian, Vegan

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 30 minutesTotal time: 40 minutesServings:12 tacosCalories:62 kcal

Description

These lentil tacos are flavorful and easy to make. Serve to any non-vegan and they will not taste the difference!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of uncooked lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cornmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 medium to large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced

Instructions

1. In a medium pot, add the lentils, water and a pinch of salt. Cook over high heat until water is boiling. Once water is boiling, cover with a lid and allow to simmer on medium low for 20-30 minutes.
2. While lentils are cooking, lightly oil a pan and cook the onion for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and any other veggies of choice for the last minute. Reduce the heat.
3. Take the cooked lentils off the heat and carefully pour into the pan with the onions. There is no need to drain the excess water, just be careful while pouring. Add the rest of the ingredients (paprika, chili powder, cornmeal, cayenne, cumin, salt, pepper & tomato paste) and cook until lentils are dry 1-2 minutes.
4. Serve on a warm tortilla with toppings of choice such as sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, and salsa. Enjoy!

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