Vegan Lentil Taco 'Meat'

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Vegan Lentil Taco 'Meat'). Try using lentils instead of beef or chicken! Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly. Lentils have no fat and no cholesterol, and they are a complex carbohydrate high in protein and fiber… and they are quite inexpensive too. These lentils make great tacos and casseroles.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Vegan Lentil Taco 'Meat'

Ingredients

½ cup minced onion

1 tablespoon olive oil

water to cover

1 cup red lentils

rinsed and drained

1 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon cornstarch

salt to taste

1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or to taste

Corn Tortilla Chips

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until starting to soften 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Bring water and lentils to a boil in a skillet. Reduce heat and simmer. Add the cooked onions garlic cumin oregano cornstarch salt black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook stirring frequently until lentils are tender and starting to break down 3 to 5 minutes. Add small amounts of water as needed.

Nutritional Information

Vegan Lentil Taco 'Meat'

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 209.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13g 26%

Carbohydrates: 30.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 7.5g 30%

Sugars: 1.9g

Fat: 4.5g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 54.7IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin C: 1.8mg 3%

Folate: 5mcg 1%

Calcium: 38.5mg 4%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 6.1mg 2%

Potassium: 471.6mg 13%

Sodium: 47.5mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 40.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.