Which lentils are best for tacos?

Brown and green lentils will work best in taco meat as they have a sturdier and heartier texture than other lentils when cooked.

Can I use lentils in place of ground beef?

Lentils are a good replacement for ground beef in tacos, as well as burgers, meatballs, lasagna, meatloaf, shepherd's pie, and meat sauces such as bolognese.

How much lentils to replace meat?

You can replace 1 pound of ground beef with 1 cup of uncooked lentils, just be sure to cook the lentils before adding them to a recipe.

Can I use canned lentils?

Yes, you can replace the 1 cup of dry lentils in this recipe with two 14-ounce cans of cooked lentils. Ensure that the lentils are strained and rinsed before adding them to the recipe.

Lentil Tacos

Author: Stephanie Kay

These vegan lentil tacos are high in fiber and full of plant-based protein. You can enjoy the taco meat on tortillas or as a topping to a taco salad.

Author: Stephanie Kay
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 tacos 1x
Category: Mains
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan

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Ingredients

1 cup green or brown lentils, dry
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup tomato paste
8 tortillas
Toppings of your choice

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Instructions

In a small container or bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, and salt, and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add lentils, and cook for 13-15 minutes until tender. You want the lentils to be fully cooked but not mushy. Once cooked, drain the lentil in a mesh colander or sieve to remove excess water.
While the lentils are cooking, warm the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat, then add diced onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
Reduce the heat to low-medium, add the drained lentils and spice mixture to the pan with the onion, and stir to combine.
Add the tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of water (plus more as needed), stirring again until everything is well combined. Then simmer the mixture for a final 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and thickened and all of the water has been absorbed. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Once the lentil mixture is cooked, assemble the lentil taco filling in tortillas with toppings of your choice.

Notes

If using corn tortillas, it is best to warm them in a pan or cast-iron skillet for 15-30 seconds per side before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos (no toppings)
Calories: 378 calories
Sugar: 4 grams
Fat: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 62 grams
Fiber: 7 grams
Protein: 18 grams

Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/lentil-tacos/