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You are here: Home / Recipes / Easy Lentil Tacos

October 8, 2014

Easy Lentil Tacos

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Preschool is way, way underrated y’all. I can’t even describe how nice it is to have a consistent two days a week where I know I can schedule appointments, work on the blog and actually create again. Unlike having a babysitter, I can actually be at HOME while Mazen is out. (It’s so surreal to be home alone after having a baby!) What I love about preschool is that it’s a win-win. Mazen comes home with art projects, singing songs and new friends, and I have a little time to really focus on the blog without fear of his nap ending at any moment.

Our growing kiddo art gallery…

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So while Mazen is learning all about the color red and apples, I’ve gotten busy in the kitchen!

Tacos

I had a giant bowl of leftover lentils and a stack of corn tortillas in my fridge and figured the two would go well together. Sure enough, they did!

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Ready to rock and roll

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The pepper and garlic were cooked first in some cooking oil, followed by the cooked lentils and spices. A little water kept things moist.

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Then we were ready to build. The “meat” went in first.

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Don’t forget the hot sauce! It’s the secret ingredient. That and freshly grated, really good sharp cheddar cheese. Do not buy bagged cheese ever again!

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Easy Lentil Tacos

These tacos are a great way to use of leftover lentils or to get your taco fix if you don't eat meat!
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4 Tacos
Author Kath Younger

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cooked green lentils
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • Toppings
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • Hot sauce
  • Mixed greens

Instructions

  • Add cooking oil to a large skillet and heat to medium.
  • Add garlic and pepper and saute for about 3 minutes, until pepper is soft
  • Add lentils and all spices and stir to combine.
  • Add water, tablespoon at a time, if lentils are dry.
  • Stir until everything is hot and combined.
  • Heat corn tortillas until soft and layer in lentils.
  • Top with cheese, then avocado, then hot sauce, then yogurt, then mixed greens.
  • Enjoy!

I invited my friend Alice and her two kids to come home with me after school and give them a try. Many thumbs up!

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Tacos for everyone! And three cheers for preschool.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Lentils, pepper

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Comments

  1. Lisa @bitesforbabies says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:07 am

    These look delicious!! I love lentils and make them at least 2-3x per week! I usually add my leftovers to wraps but I love the idea of switching it up and using tostadas instead! These are some of my fave lentil recipes:
    http://www.bitesforbabies.com/recipes/caramelized-onion-lentil-and-raisin-quinoa/
    http://www.bitesforbabies.com/recipes/coconut-curried-lentils-brown-rice/
    http://www.bitesforbabies.com/recipes/lentil-rice-arancini/

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  2. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says

    October 8, 2014 at 6:46 am

    I LOVE using lentils as “meat”. So good in chili and sloppy joes! Haven’t tried them for tacos yet though! These look great.

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  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:19 am

    I always make my tacos with lentils! Such a filling vegan protein source!

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  4. Ali @ Peaches and Football says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I’m definitely going to try these. I really like lentils but for whatever reason don’t cook with them often. But we love tacos and this would be a fun way to offer a meatless meal!

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  5. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:42 am

    um, YUM! I keep meaning to make tacos but I still haven’t! My friend just got married and registered (and received) a taco stand so she can put her tacos in it to keep their shape! Haha she loves tacos…

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  6. Kavi says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Can’t believe Mazen is already going to “school” – where does the time go? Loving his artwork corner 🙂

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  7. Melanie says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:02 am

    I’ve never had lentil tacos but that’s a great idea next time I’m hosting my vegetarian friend for dinner. I would definitely add onions to the recipe, though. Tacos just aren’t tacos without onions!

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  8. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I actually have plans to make lentil tacos tonight for dinner! What a coincidence. Great minds think a like 🙂

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  9. Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Great idea to use lentils for “meat.” I never buy bagged cheese–the pain of grating it by hand is worth it for the better flavor!

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  10. Alex @ True Femme says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:43 am

    Ooh yum! I’m so glad you posted this! I’ve been loving lentils lately and lentil tacos are one of my favorite lentil dishes 🙂 Glad you’re getting some time to do things for you!

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  11. Lindsey @ SimplyLindsey says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:13 am

    We loveeee tacos in my house and I’ve been looking for a yummy meatless option! I’ll have to try this recipe soon!

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  12. Shannon says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I love lentils and the filling sounds tasty! For me, cheese, yogurt and avocado all on top would drown out the flavor of the lentils more than I prefer. If you had to choose just one of those fat sources which one do you think would be best on these by itself?

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  13. Alex says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    These look delicious! I recently started to make a concerted effort to eat less meat and love tacos-but had not yet ventured into the world of vegetarian tacos. This seems like a really simple and tasty recipe to get started with. And I concur-once you have the real-deal fresh cheese there is no more bagged stuff in your future!

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  14. jill says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Oh man, preschool (“daycare” where we are) is the best! Any extended time away from it, and our little guy is all “Where friends? Go? Mum drive?” and then it’s a big hug-fest when we get there and see all his buddies. He’s always excited to arrive and always excited to head home at the end of the day.
    I think any kind of taco is amazing. I can never find corn tortillas where we live so we either go with flour or make our own from scratch, which is time-consuming but tasty!

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  15. Emily says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Preschool IS the best. We started my son at almost 2.5, when his little sis was about 3 months old. It was great to give him that wonderful, stimulating environment that allowed me to focus on the baby.

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  16. Jenny says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Kath, I really love your blog, and enjoy reading it every morning. I actually found your blog while doing research on how to become an RD. Your “Becoming an R.D.” post has been a lifesaver 🙂

    I was wondering what your thoughts are on vegetable/cooking oil, and their part in a real foods diet? I’ve read a lot of research lately about their dangerously high content of Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, so I have been trying to avoid them as much as possible. But it’s hard to find a comparable tasteless, high heat, oil to cook with. Any thoughts you have to share would be much appreciated.

    Thanks for all your hard work!
    -Jenny

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    • KathEats says

      October 8, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Hi Jenny! This chart is so wonderful for deciphering oils. We actually use sunflower oil which I like a whole lot more than vegetable. I think vegetable oil adds too much gross flavor to the food once it’s cooked.

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  17. Debby says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    This is a great meal for post workout! It looks very appetizing, I love it 🙂

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  18. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    October 8, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    I never would have thought to use lentils for tacos- this looks delicious!

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  19. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    October 8, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    YUM! These look awesome, Kath! I love lentils in my tacos 🙂 Such a great vegetarian filling!

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  20. Ttrockwood says

    October 10, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    I love lentils and walnuts together- the flavors really compliment each other, great for taco fillings, salad topping, and in chili are a few of my favorites.
    It would be great to see more meatless dinner ideas featured- especially since they can be so economical!

    Reply

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