Tasty Lentil Tacos

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.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, or to taste
  • 1 2/3 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup salsa
  • 12 taco shells

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
Uncover the skillet and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa.

Step 4
Serve about 1/4 cup lentil mixture in each taco shell.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304
Calories
10g
Fat
44g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol1mg 0%
Sodium714mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate44g 16%
Dietary Fiber9g 33%
Total Sugars3g
Protein9g
Vitamin C3mg 15%
Calcium67mg 5%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium412mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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