Spiced Lentil Tacos Vegetarian Recipes

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SPICED LENTIL TACOS (VEGETARIAN)



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This is a great recipe for those who want a vegetarian meal without fake "meat". This delicious and simple recipe is from Chef Jennifer Iserloh of New York City (aka "Skinny Chef") and was printed in this month's Self Magazine (February 2009). Following the recipe results in an al dente lentil with a little chew to mimic the texture of ground beef. If you want a softer lentil, you can cook them about 15 minutes longer (in step 1) with added broth until soft.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 (2 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream or 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2-1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped (can omit and just serve with hot sauce)
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
8 taco shells
1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 percent)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and salt until onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lentils and taco seasoning. Cook until spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix sour cream, chile and adobo sauce in a bowl. Uncover lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

SPICED LENTIL TACOS



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Categories     Sauce     Vegetarian     Lentil     Healthy     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
1 (2.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped (use half for less heat), and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
8 taco shells
1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped ripe tomato
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat (2 percent) Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, garlic, and salt until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the lentils and taco seasoning. Cook until the spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, about 1 minute. Add the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix the sour cream, chile, and adobo sauce in a bowl. Uncover the lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes, then mash with a rubber spatula.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, the lettuce, tomato, and cheese.

SPICED LENTIL TACOS



Spiced Lentil Tacos image

Provided by Jennifer Iserloh

Categories     Sauté     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Cheddar     Healthy     Sour Cream     Self     New York

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 package (2.25 ounce) taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped (use half for less heat)
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
8 taco shells
1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat (2 percent) cheddar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and salt until onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lentils and taco seasoning. Cook until spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, about 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Mix sour cream, chile and adobo sauce in a bowl. Uncover lentils and cook until mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash with a rubber spatula. Spoon 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with 2 heaping teaspoons sour cream mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

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