This lentil taco meat recipe can be super simple and made in 5 minutes, or more elaborate, taking 10-15 depending on the time and ingredients you have on hand. You'll note in the recipe's ingredients below that there are several listed as "optional". I love to use them when I can, but if you need dinner ready immediately, you can still build delicious tacos, balanced in nutrients, with just the main (not optional) ingredients listed.
Heat oil in sauté pan over low-medium heat before adding diced onions, if using, and stirring. After cooking 1-2 minutes, add optional shredded carrot, stir and cover.
Add your steam peeled tomatoes to the pan and stir in optional additional seasonings.
Stir in pre-prepared or packaged lentils, cover and let cook 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add to taco shells or taco salad along with your favorite toppings.