Best Easy Inexpensive Lentil Tacos Recipes

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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.

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

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