Mexican Spiced Lentil Tacos

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 30 min 4
Mexican Spiced Lentil Tacos
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Garlic (crushed)
1/2 large Yellow onion (diced)
1 cup Lentils, raw (rinsed)
2 tbsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper
2 tsp Cumin
2 tbsp Paprika
1 tsp Oregano, dried
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
3 1/2 cup Water
1 cup Salsa, ready-to-serve
4 medium tortilla(s) Whole wheat tortilla

Instructions


  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the garlic and onion until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the lentils, chili powder, crushed red pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, sea salt to the skillet and stir to combine. 
  3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and occasionally stir for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender and slightly soft (all of the water should be absorbed, and should not be mushy).
  4. Stir in the salsa and heat for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Serve with your favorite taco toppings in a tortilla, or over a bed of lettuce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 395
Calories from fat 91
Calories from saturated fat 28.5
Total Fat 10.1 g
Saturated Fat 3.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.4 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 1000 mg
Potassium 845 mg
Total Carbohydrate 64 g
Dietary Fiber 14.4 g
Sugars 6.2 g
Protein 19.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.4
Meat Alternative 0.9
Vegetables 2.0

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Appetizer
Lunch
Main




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