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A tray of vegan lentil tacos, surrounded by toppings.

Lentil Taco Meat (For Vegan Lentil Tacos)

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This Lentil Taco Meat recipe is an easy, high-protein dish for Taco Tuesday. Whip up delicious vegan lentil tacos in just 35 minutes (with even less hands-on time!)
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 152
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Brown Lentils
  • 3 ½ Cups Water
  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 Shallots sliced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 Teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • ½ Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
  • To Serve: tortillas, tomatoes, lettuce, etc.

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion and shallots in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, until soft.
  • Add the garlic. Cook 30 seconds.
  • Add the lentils and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 20-25 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve taco-style with your favorite toppings.

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Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg