Vegan Lentil Tacos
Try these irresistible vegan lentil tacos! Featuring hearty, well-seasoned lentils, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and sour cream filled soft tortillas Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any weeknight meal. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply love a satisfying meatless meal, these tacos are sure to become a favorite! They are kid and family friendly, but also are great for gatherings or taco bars, too!
Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils, cooked
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/3 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 cup vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 - 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 - 2 diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup vegan sour cream
- avocado, sliced (optional)
- lime wedges (optional
- salsa or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the lentils, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano, and bring to a boil..
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 5 - 10 minutes, and most of the liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the toppings:
- While the lentils are cooking, prepare the toppings: shred the lettuce, dice the tomatoes and red onion, chop the cilantro, and slice the avocado.
Assemble the tacos:
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Spoon the lentil mixture into each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, sour cream and avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges and your favorite salsa or hot sauce on the side.