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Lentil Tacos

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Delicious and nutritious lentil tacos that are easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups green or brown dry lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 ¼ cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or ¼ cup fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or sub soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 medium tortillas
  • Taco toppings (your choice)

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in your slow cooker.
  2. Stir a few times and cover.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 7-8 hours until lentils are tender.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to portion out lentil taco filling into tortillas, rice, or greens.
  5. Top with sliced avocado, extra red onion, cilantro, or your favorite toppings.
  6. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Consider adding fresh lime juice just before serving for a zesty kick. For those with diabetes, use sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.

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