Lentil Tacos
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Lentil Tacos

1. Ground ancho chile powder - 2 teaspoons
2. Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
3. Ground coriander - ½ teaspoon
4. Dried oregano - ½ teaspoon
5. Salt - ½ teaspoon
6. Ground fennel seed - ¼ teaspoon
7. Olive oil - 2 teaspoons
8. Onion, minced - 1 small
9. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
10. Cooked brown or green lentils - 2 ½ cups
11. Tomato paste - 3 tablespoons
12. Water, or as needed - 2 tablespoons
13. Canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and minced - 2
14. Adobo or hot sauce - 1 teaspoon
15. Vegan corn or flour tortillas - 8 (6 inch)
16. Shredded lettuce - 1 cup
17. Chopped tomatoes - 1 cup
18. Chopped fresh cilantro - ¼ cup
19. Guacamole - 1 cup
20. Lime, cut into 8 wedges - 1 medium

How to cook deliciously - Lentil Tacos

1. Stage

Combine ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and fennel in a small bowl.

2. Stage

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add spice mixture and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 30 seconds.

3. Stage

Reduce heat to medium and add cooked lentils, tomato paste, a few splashes of water, and chipotle peppers. Cook, mashing lightly with a fork and adding water if necessary, until lentils are heated through and hold together, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt if needed and adobo or hot sauce.

4. Stage

Lightly toast tortillas in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Spread about 1/3 cup filling down center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with guacamole and lime wedges.