Lentil Tacos
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
- • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- • 1 ¼ cups water
- • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- • 1 teaspoon cumin
- • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- • 1 cup tomato sauce
- • 6 (5-inch) corn tortillas, hard or soft
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Add onion, green pepper, cabbage, tomatoes, shredded cheese, or olives to your tacos for a heartier meal.
Substitutions: Instead of corn tortillas; try baked tortilla chips or rice. Don’t like lentils? Try using canned, drained and rinsed black, kidney or pinto beans!
Directions
- Combine lentils, water, and spices in a medium saucepan. Stir to mix.
- Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender. Add more water if needed.
- Stir in tomato sauce and cook for one minute to heat through.
- Spread on tortilla and roll up to form a taco. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Adapted from Iowa State University Spend Smart, Eat Smart
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