Recipe by Budget Bytes
A budget friendly, flavor packed dinner that satisfies everyone at the table
These affordable lentil tacos are the perfect way to bring big flavor to your weeknight meals without stretching your budget. Brown lentils become tender and savory as they simmer with warm spices, onions and garlic, creating a hearty taco filling that is incredibly satisfying. Even the meat eaters in your life will be reaching for seconds.
With simple ingredients, fresh toppings and soft corn tortillas, this recipe creates a colorful and nourishing meal that comes together with ease. These tacos make the house smell amazing, pack beautifully for leftovers and deliver comfort and freshness in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Budget friendly. Lentils keep this meal affordable and filling.
- Flavorful and hearty. The seasoning and aromatics create amazing depth.
- Family friendly. Easy to customize with toppings at the table.
- Great for meal prep. The lentil filling stores and reheats wonderfully.
Affordable Lentil Tacos
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 tacos 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A budget friendly, flavor packed dinner that satisfies everyone at the table
These affordable lentil tacos are the perfect way to bring big flavor to your weeknight meals without stretching your budget. Brown lentils become tender and savory as they simmer with warm spices, onions and garlic, creating a hearty taco filling that is incredibly satisfying. Even the meat eaters in your life will be reaching for seconds.
With simple ingredients, fresh toppings and soft corn tortillas, this recipe creates a colorful and nourishing meal that comes together with ease. These tacos make the house smell amazing, pack beautifully for leftovers and deliver comfort and freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
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2 cups dry brown lentils
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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16 small corn tortillas
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1 recipe pico de gallo
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8 ounces plant based sour cream
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2 small avocados, sliced
Instructions
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In a skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the corn tortillas on both sides until warm and flexible.
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Sort and rinse the lentils.
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Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils and return to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain well.
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While the lentils cook, prepare the pico de gallo and mix the taco seasoning.
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In a large skillet, cook the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
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Add the drained lentils, taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water.
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Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
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Season with salt.
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Build each taco with about 1/4 cup of lentils, a slice of avocado, a spoonful of pico de gallo and a dollop of plant based sour cream.
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Top with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Serve these tacos with lime wedges, fresh cilantro, shredded lettuce or extra pico de gallo.
The lentil filling is also delicious on nachos, in burrito bowls or inside crispy lettuce cups.
Nutrition info is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
