Best Tasty Lentil Tacos Recipes
TASTY LENTIL TACOS
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
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
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
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
TASTY LENTIL TACOS
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Uncover; cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly. Stir in salsa. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
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