Vegan Lentil Tacos
This vegan lentil tacos recipe is a healthy and delicious plant-based meal that's easy to prepare and customizable to your taste. The dish is made with cooked brown lentils, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic, and seasoned with tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. The mixture is simmered until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld, resulting in a hearty and flavorful filling for tortillas. You can add your preferred toppings, such as avocado, salsa, vegan cheese, or any other toppings of your choice. This recipe is packed with nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and antioxidants, and can help support sustainable agriculture by reducing your carbon footprint.
Equipment
- A large skillet or frying pan
- A wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A knife and cutting board for chopping vegetables
- A can opener to open the can of tomato paste (if using canned)
- A small bowl or measuring cup to mix the sauce ingredients
Ingredients
1 cup cooked brown lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lime
Corn tortillas
Toppings: avocado, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, vegan cheese, hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the red bell pepper and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add the cooked lentils, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and tomato paste and stir until the lentils are coated in the sauce.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and lime juice and stir to combine
- Reduce heat to low and let the lentils simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Heat the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or in the microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a spoonful of the lentil mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, lettuce, vegan cheese, and hot sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!