Best 9 Lentil Tacos Recipes

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Lentil tacos, a delightful fusion of Mexican flavors and wholesome lentils, offer a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional beef tacos. With their earthy taste, high protein content, and endless versatility, lentils make an excellent base for a satisfying taco filling. Whether you prefer spicy or mild, vegan or vegetarian, these lentil tacos can be customized to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the world of lentil tacos, uncovering the secrets to creating flavorful and satisfying meals that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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TASTY LENTIL TACOS



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This fun taco dish is both healthy and delicious. It will be a hit with the entire family! Serve with your favorite taco fillings, such as sour cream, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by MK!

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon canola oil
⅔ cup finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, minced
⅔ cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon taco seasoning, or to taste
1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup salsa
12 taco shells

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix lentils and taco seasoning into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the skillet and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa.
  • Serve about 1/4 cup lentil mixture in each taco shell.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 714.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

TASTY LENTIL TACOS



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When my husband's cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family's diet. Finding dishes that were healthy for him and yummy for our five children was a challenge, but this fun taco recipe was a huge hit with everyone. -Michelle Thomas, Bangor, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 cups vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup salsa
12 taco shells
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Add lentils and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes. , Cook, uncovered, until mixture is thickened, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa and heat through. Serve in taco shells. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL TACOS



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This vegan version of classic tacos uses lentils instead of ground beef, along with other flavors so good you'll never miss the meat!

Provided by isachandra

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground fennel seed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups cooked brown or green lentils
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon adobo or hot sauce
8 (6 inch) vegan corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup guacamole
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 463 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SPICED LENTIL TACOS



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Provided by Jennifer Iserloh

Categories     Sauté     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Cheddar     Healthy     Sour Cream     Self     New York

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 package (2.25 ounce) taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped (use half for less heat)
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
8 taco shells
1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat (2 percent) cheddar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and salt until onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lentils and taco seasoning. Cook until spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Mix sour cream, chile and adobo sauce in a bowl. Uncover lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash with a rubber spatula. Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

EASY, INEXPENSIVE LENTIL TACOS



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Pleases even the pickiest eater! Full of flavor, you won't miss the meat! VERY inexpensive and delicious. We're not always the healthiest eaters, but we love this healthy meal!

Provided by DixonBookLover

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup dry lentils (brown ones)
3/4 cup dry brown rice
4 cups water
4 beef bouillon cubes (or chicken, vegetable)
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Dump everything in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
  • Turn down the heat to a little lower than medium and cook covered (just like rice) until done. I usually stir every 5-6 minutes, but you probably don't need to once the spices are mixed!
  • Use just like regular taco filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 1076.9, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 13.7

EASY LENTIL TACOS



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Serve with your favorite taco fillings. Delicious is you use lettuce wraps instead of tortilla wraps.

Provided by Stormy Nights in Ca

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup dry green lentils
3/4 cup brown rice
4 cups beef broth
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients into a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat to a medium-low heat and cook covered for approx 50 minutes stirring after 25 minutes Let stand 15 minutes. Rice and lentils should be tender.
  • What I like to do is put pot back on burner for a few minutes after it has sat and kind of mash lentils into the rice. This gives it a creamier texture. This can also be done when you are ready to reheat at a later time. Just reheat in pan and lentils will mash as you stir.

SPICED LENTIL TACOS (VEGETARIAN)



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This is a great recipe for those who want a vegetarian meal without fake "meat". This delicious and simple recipe is from Chef Jennifer Iserloh of New York City (aka "Skinny Chef") and was printed in this month's Self Magazine (February 2009). Following the recipe results in an al dente lentil with a little chew to mimic the texture of ground beef. If you want a softer lentil, you can cook them about 15 minutes longer (in step 1) with added broth until soft.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 (2 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2-1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped (can omit and just serve with hot sauce)
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
8 taco shells
1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 percent)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and salt until onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lentils and taco seasoning. Cook until spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix sour cream, chile and adobo sauce in a bowl. Uncover lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

SPICED LENTIL TACOS



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Categories     Sauce     Vegetarian     Lentil     Healthy     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
1 (2.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped (use half for less heat), and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
8 taco shells
1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped ripe tomato
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat (2 percent) Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, garlic, and salt until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the lentils and taco seasoning. Cook until the spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, about 1 minute. Add the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix the sour cream, chile, and adobo sauce in a bowl. Uncover the lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes, then mash with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, the lettuce, tomato, and cheese.

FAMILY FAVE LENTIL TACOS



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After loosely trying various recipes, this is the combination that worked for my family. It is spicy enough for dh abut not so blazing that the kids won't eat it. THE PICKY ONE had 5 tacos!! Dh's comment, "you've made this a few times before but this one I LIKE." You can use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian or use chicken or beef. You can use a can of diced tomatoes (regular or Rotel) instead of taco sauce or salsa but it will take a bit longer to cook because of the added liquid. This made enough for our family of 4 to have 3-4 tacos each with just a little bit left over.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
2 cups brown lentils
4 cups broth
1/2 cup taco sauce or 1/2 cup salsa
taco shell, hard & soft
shredded cheese
diced tomato
iceberg lettuce, shredded
sour cream
onion, diced
salsa

Steps:

  • In large saute pan, heat oil. Add onion, sprinkle with salt, stir & saute until softened. Add garlic & stir.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, oregano & chipotle.
  • Add lentils & broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer about 30 minutes until lentils are soft & most liquid is reduced. You want saucy, not soupy, lentils.
  • Check for seasoning.
  • Heat taco shells & fill as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 1884.5, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 31.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 25.9

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils: Different lentils have different flavors and textures, so experiment to find your favorite. For example, brown lentils hold their shape well, while red lentils break down more easily, creating a creamier texture.
  • Rinse the lentils before cooking: This removes any dirt or debris and helps to prevent the lentils from sticking together.
  • Cook the lentils until they are tender but still have a slight bite: Overcooked lentils will be mushy and bland.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with spices: Lentils are a blank canvas for flavor, so feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs. Cumin, coriander, chili powder, and paprika are all great options.
  • Serve the lentils in a variety of ways: Tacos, burritos, soups, salads, and bowls are just a few ideas. Lentils can also be used as a side dish or as a meat substitute in other recipes.

Conclusion:

Lentil tacos are a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to use up leftover lentils. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lentil tacos a try!

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