Makes: 6 servings (2 tacos per serving)
Preparation Time: 8 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup dried lentils
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 ounces (1 cup) shredded cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Wash the lettuce under cold running water.
- Collect, dice, shred, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Add tortillas to the skillet one at a time. Heat briefly on both sides over medium heat until warm and soft. Wrap in 2 layers of foil, put on a plate, and cover with another plate to keep warm.
- Heat the oil in the skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the onion, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until it becomes soft. Stir while cooking.
- Add the lentils, garlic powder, and taco seasoning, and stir to mix.
- Add the water and tomato sauce, and stir to mix.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Uncover, and cook for 5 more minutes until the mixture thickens. (Optional: Mash the lentils somewhat with the back of a fork.)
- Add ¼ cup of the lentil mixture, salsa, cheese, and lettuce to each tortilla.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.
Be creative! Serve as lentil tostadas or with tortilla chips as a party dip.
Nutrition facts | |
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6 servings per container Serving size | 2 Tacos (340g) |
Amount Per Serving Calories | 360 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 20mg | 6% |
Sodium 860mg | 37% |
Total Carbohydrate 54g | 20% |
Dietary Fibers 9g | 32% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% |
Protein 17g | 34% |
Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
Calcium 219mg | 15% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 680mg | 15% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |