Go Back

Lentil Taco Filling

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.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Main Course, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or other oil
  • 1 14 oz can of steam peeled chili seasoned diced tomatoes
  • 1 small onion diced optional
  • 1 large carrot shredded optional
  • 2 cups pre-cooked or packaged lentils
  • 1/2 tsp cumin optional
  • 1/2 tsp oregano optional
  • 1/2 tsp paprika optional

Instructions
 

  • 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.
Recipe Source:
Canned Product Tomatoes
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!