Lentil Tacos or Burritos

This recipe has been on my to try list for years.  I finally made it and it is a keeper for me.  It can be used for tacos, burritos, enchiladas or over a salad.  It is a very good filling.


Lentil Tacos

Lentil Tacos

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon canola oil

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup salsa(I used cron and black bean salsa)

taco shells

shredded lettuce

chopped fresh tomato

shredded reduced-fat or regular cheddar cheese

sour cream

1. 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.

2. Uncover; cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly. Stir in salsa.

3. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream. Yield: 6 servings.

Ingredients:

Saute garlic and onion 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 and mash the lentils:

Stir in salsa of your choice:

Finished filling:

Toppings:

And dinner:

This was a very good meal for a meatless night.  Enjoy!!