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    You are here: Home / Main Dish / Spicy Lentil Tacos

    Spicy Lentil Tacos

    Published: April 16, 2016. Last Updated: July 28, 2020 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Spicy Lentil Tacos are sitting on a white plate and a lovely lentil mixture is spilling out onto the plate. Avocado and artichoke hearts are on each side.

    Spicy Lentil Tacos are easy and they are one of the healthiest meals you can serve. Kids of all ages love them and that includes us adults. 30 minutes from start to finish.

    Spicy Lentil Tacos are easy and they are one of the healthiest meals you can serve. Kids of all ages love them and that includes us adults.

    Spicy Lentil Tacos is an easy recipe we have been eating around here for years.

    In fact, way at the bottom of this page is the first pic I ever took of these tacos. I've practiced my photography a bit since then. Still not tooooooo bad.

    All the filling ingredients go into one pot to cook for about a half hour and that is it. Simple is as simple does.

    Below is the first photo I ever took of these tacos - about 4 years ago. I've got the color a bit better in the newer photos. 🙂  It is still just as delicious as always.
    Yummy Lentil Tacos Recipe is both healthy and delicious

     

    When I was first experimenting with the ingredients for this recipe it turned out that I was trying too hard.

    There was much to much work and the recipe was not benefiting from it. So I parred the fillings down and kept it simple.

    Now there is this delicious dish to enjoy and if you want to double or triple the recipe it freezes perfectly.

    Spicy Lentil Tacos are easy and they are one of the healthiest meals you can serve.

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    Two spicy lentil tacos are leaning against each other on a white [late with avocado and salsa on the side.

    Spicy Lentil Tacos

    Ginny McMeans
    Spicy Lentil Tacos one of the healthiest meals you can serve.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Tacos
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 135 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup lentils dried
    • 2 ¼ cup water
    • 1 bell pepper red, finely diced
    • 14 ounces diced tomatoes diced, can up to 15 ounces
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons cumin
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • taco shells and condiments for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredients into a large saucepan that has a cover.
    • Bring to a boil and cover.
    • Turn down to medium low heat.
    • Cook 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and the lentils are tender.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 12ouncesCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gSodium: 413mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 910IUVitamin C: 32.9mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3.6mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    IF SERVING NOW or in a COUPLE OF DAYS:

    Heat through right before serving. Use your favorite taco shells and I like to put a tablespoon of salsa along the bottom of my taco. Then scoop in as much filling as you like leaving room for lettuce, avocado and maybe some onions. Anything you like.

    IF FREEZING:

    Let cool to room temperature and then pack in rigid sided freezer containers.

    TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING:

    Remove from the freezer and put in the refrigerator a few (4 to 6) hours before serving. Put the filling in a saucepan to heat through and serve.

     

     

     

    A very nice accompaniment to these tacos is this.

    Spanish Rice mixed with pinto beans is in a bright green and white bowl and set against an orange cloth to bring out the orange in the sauted red bell peppers.
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    Spicy Lentil Tacos are overflowing with lentils and veggies. Two photos are one above the other with extra avocado on the side of the tacos.

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    1. Juli Meyers

      August 20, 2017 at 11:45 am

      They look delicious! I love cooking with lentils.

    2. Helene

      August 20, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      That is such a cool meal idea! It's kind of Indian meats Mexican. AND the taco is rich in protein, makes it a healthy bite. 🙂

    3. Shumaila

      August 20, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      I love tacos, but never tried lentil ones. You have my attention here, lentils sound a great healthy version for vegetarian tacos.

    4. Amy @ The Cook Report

      August 20, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea putting lentils in tacos! I'd never thought of that but it sounds great

    5. Barbara Gross

      August 01, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      Very good! Making more tomorrow.

    6. Ginny McMeans

      August 01, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      Fantastic! Thanks Barbara!

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