Lentil Tacos

 (Photo from A Couple Cooks)

I found this recipe at A Couple Cooks, and just tried them out. My hubby says out of all the veggie taco meat replacements we've tried this one was his favorite. We both agree that the consistency of the lentils is the closest to taco meat.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups brown lentils (8 ounces) 
• One red onion 
• 2 cloves garlic 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 3 1/2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning mix 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup 
• Whole grain tortillas 
• Toppings of your choice: Lettuce, fresh tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream

Directions: 

1. In a medium sauce pan, bring 1 3/4 cups salted water to a boil. Add 1 1/4 cup lentils, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer covered for about 20 to 25 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed.

2. If you haven’t already done so, mix up the taco seasonings. Prepare the toppings by washing and chopping the lettuce and fresh tomatoes, if using.

3. Finely dice a red onion and two garlic cloves. Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet; add red onion and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute more.

4. Turn off the heat and add the lentils. Stir in around 3 to 3 1/2 tablespoons of taco seasoning mix and about 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup, to taste. Add more seasoning if desired.

5. To serve, add lentils to a warmed tortilla; top with lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Fold and enjoy!

Serves 4-6

Notes about this recipe:

1. We used regular white tortillas, although I'm sure the wheat are just as yummy.

2. We also served it with avocado slices.

3. I used their homemade taco seasoning recipe, but I think if there is a different mix you prefer that would also work, just as long as you have enough to really flavor the lentils.