Spicy Lentil-Stuffed Tacos
Quick and Flavorful Vegan Pot Lentil Tacos
Prepare a delicious, nutrient-dense, and vegan meal in less than 30 minutes with this easy recipe for Pot Lentil Tacos. This dish is perfect for vegans and vegetarians looking for a meatless taco filling.
Ingredients: - 1 cup of firm lentils (brown, green, or French) - 1¾ cups water - Optional dried herbs - 1 tablespoon oil - 1 small onion, diced - 1 bell pepper, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 teaspoons chili powder - 1 teaspoon cumin - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - Salt and pepper, to taste - 1 cup tomato sauce (or salsa) - Taco-sized tortillas - Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, vegan cheese, salsa, avocado, or pickled onions
Instructions:
- Cook Lentils in Instant Pot:
- Add lentils, water, and optional herbs to the Instant Pot.
- Pressure cook on High for 8 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes.
- Fluff lentils and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Taco Filling:
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
- Add taco spices like chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cooked lentils and tomato sauce.
- Cook together on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened and heated through.
- Assemble Tacos:
- Warm tortillas.
- Fill with lentil taco mixture.
- Add optional toppings.
Enjoy this hearty, spicy, vegan taco filling made primarily of lentils, vegetables, and spices. This method from Sweet Potato Soul and Minimalist Baker ensures the lentils are cooked quickly and the filling is flavorful, all within a 30-minute window.
Each serving of Lentil Tacos provides 15g of protein, making it a nutrient-dense option for your next meal. Serve these tacos as nachos, in a bowl, or wrapped in tortillas. Bon appétit!
This Quick and Flavorful Vegan Pot Lentil Tacos recipe promotes health-and-wellness, providing a nutrient-dense, plant-based meal option rich in nutrition, particularly protein. The lifestyle choice of adopting healthy-diets, such as this lentil dish, is an integral part of the food-and-drink selection for vegans and vegetarians, offering a meatless alternative in taco form. These tacos not only cater to a vegan lifestyle but also encourage a balanced diet, incorporating lentils, vegetables, and spices, thereby promoting overall health and wellness.
