Lentil Tacos
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving:
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time:
Ingredients
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped finely
1 tbsp Gut Broth (or olive oil)
1 Roma tomato, chopped
2 14.5-ounce cans lentils, drained and rinsed (or opt to substitute 1 3/4 cup cooked lentils, homemade)
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp chili powder
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup water
Tacos:
4 corn tortillas
Taco Filling
Taco toppings (lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, lime)
Instructions
- Over medium heat, add walnuts to a large skillet. Toast for about 2 minutes, stirring often. Remove the skillet and set aside.
- Add oil and tomato to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tomato is soft. Add the lentils, spices, salt, and water. Gently mash the lentils with a wooden spoon or fork. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Taste test, and add any additional flavorings or salt as needed.
- Assemble tacos using lentil filling and and any toppings desired. For some added flavor, squeeze some lime juice over the top.
Note: Use any leftovers to make these Lentil Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Kylie Ivanir
Kylie Ivanir, RD, MS is a registered dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women support their gut, balance hormones and stabilise blood sugar so they can feel more energised and at home in their bodies. With degrees from UCLA and Columbia University Medical Center, Kylie combines evidence-based nutrition with a root-cause, functional approach. Through her private practice, podcast and online community, she has supported thousands of women in improving their gut, hormone and metabolic health without restriction or overwhelm.