Lentil Taco Filling

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Lentil Taco Filling

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Mains & Sides
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup hopped onion
  • 1/2 cup cup chopped bell pepper any color
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 cup dried lentils rinsed
  • 4 1/2 tsp hili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried cilantro or oregano optional
  • 1 1/4 cups broth any flavor

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil until tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and cilantro/oregano (if using). Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  3. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes for brown lentils, Add water if necessary to keep the lentils just covered with liquid.
  4. Uncover; cook until mixture thickens and most of the water is gone, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Use for tacos, wraps or salad.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

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