Lentil Tacos

8 20 2007
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 15 min 1
Lentil Tacos
Health Highlights
This recipe can also be used to make lentil burgers. As tacos or burgers it freezes well so is a great option for meal prepping. Inexpensive and nutritious!

Ingredients


2 cup Green lentils, raw
1 cup Quinoa, uncooked (rinse)
1/2 cup Salsa, ready-to-serve
2 tbsp Turmeric, powder
1 tbsp Cumin
1 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Salt

Instructions


Cook everything in same pot and according to lentil directions. Use as meat in tacos or form into burger patties and cook for a few minutes on each side over medium heat on stovetop.

Instant Pot: Mix all ingredients with 3 cups water and cook manual 12 minutes and natural pressure release.

Smaller - 3 servings:  1 cup green lentils, 1/2 cup salsa, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp each salt/garlic, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 can pinto beans (drained/rinsed) or 1/3 cup quinoa.  Cook stovetop with 2 cups water.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 2007
Calories from fat 187
Calories from saturated fat 25.2
Total Fat 20.7 g
Saturated Fat 2.8 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.5 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 3271 mg
Potassium 4022 mg
Total Carbohydrate 361 g
Dietary Fiber 60 g
Sugars 5.5 g
Protein 125 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 8.5
Meat Alternative 10.4
Vegetables 8.6

Energy sources


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