Mexican Tasty Lentil Tacos Recipe

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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Tasty Lentil Tacos 

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

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.

Stir in salsa. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.