Spicy Lentil Tacos

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

For the lentil taco filling:
  1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  1 small onion, diced
  2 cloves garlic, minced
  ½ small jalapeño, finely diced
  1 tbsp chili powder
  ½ tsp dried oregano
  1 tsp ground cumin
  1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
  ¼ tsp salt (optional)
  ¼ to ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  2 x 14 oz (400 g) cans brown lentils, drained
  1 lemon, juiced
  2 tbsp tomato paste
  2 tbsp water

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

446

Fats

19 g

Protein

16 g

Carbs

60 g

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and finely diced jalapeño pepper. Sauté for 8 minutes until soft.
  • Add the chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, brown sugar (optional), salt (optional), and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Sauté for an additional minute.
  • Add the drained lentils to the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, tomato paste, and water. Mix well and continue stirring and heating for another 2 minutes.
  • Heat the corn tortillas in the microwave or skillet.
  • Place a portion of the lentil filling onto each tortilla to assemble the tacos. Top with shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and sliced avocado.
  • Drizzle plant-based sour cream over the tacos and sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.