The Reluctant Health Nut

A Southern Gal Gets "Healthy"

(updated 06/08/12)

Here's a great recipe from my friend, Emily, for Tasty Lentil Tacos!  Also works as a great dip to serve with tortilla chips!  I took this recently to my son's soccer banquet (NO vegetarians there, I can assure you), and it was completely devoured!  

Tasty Lentil Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (I use vegetable)
• 1 cup salsa of choice
  *If you're using as a taco filling, may also need...
  
• 12 taco shells
• 1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Directions

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
• Uncover; cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly. Stir in salsa.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and Greek yogurt, or serve warm with tortilla chips!