Spiced Lentil Tacos Vegetarian

Elevate your taco night with these vibrant Spiced Lentil Tacos, a satisfying vegetarian recipe packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients! Tender green or brown lentils are simmered to perfection and infused with an aromatic blend of spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Combined with a savory onion and garlic base, the spiced lentils create a hearty filling that pairs beautifully with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Served in warm corn or flour tortillas and finished with a spritz of lime, these tacos are a quick, nutritious, and customizable meal that's perfect for vegetarians and taco lovers alike. Whether you're seeking a meatless dinner option or a flavorful recipe for entertaining, these lentil tacos are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green or brown lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 8 small Corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (optional)
• 1 large Sliced avocado
• 0.25 cup Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro (optional)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges Lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, add the lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess water and set aside.

Step 3

While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook the spices with the onion and garlic for 1 minute to release their flavors.

Step 6

Add the cooked lentils to the skillet and mix well to coat the lentils with the spices.

Step 7

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Warm the tortillas by lightly toasting them on a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds on each side or warming them in the microwave for 20 seconds.

Step 9

Assemble your tacos by adding a generous scoop of the spiced lentils to each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese (if using), sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Step 10

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro (if desired) and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.

Step 11

Enjoy your Spiced Lentil Tacos immediately while warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1694.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1060.7

Total Fat 60.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 90mg	0%
Sodium 1948.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
Protein 47.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 773.5mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 3077.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.5%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 34.8%