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Every morning, I head out to the garden to check on/water the plants. It's the time of day when I have a bit of peace and really helps me to prepare for my day. As of late, with summer arriving, the garden is in full swing (I'll be sharing a post soon!) I have baby peppers, zucchini, and cucumbers growing bigger by the day and I've already eaten quite a few tomatoes (on occasion, I've walked outside with a salt shaker and treated the tomatoes plants as more of a snack plant.) However, what I am most excited for, is my avocado tree.
I've been careful to follow every direction with the tree and for a bit of time, it was touch and go as many leaves for falling off. But, I'm happy to report that the tree is strong and continuing to grow. I think I'm more excited about the potential for homegrown avocados than anything else. So in preparation of my imaginary avocados, I've been whipping up more recipes. I love fresh taco fillings and the combination of microgreens and avocado is a real winner.
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Chipotle Lentil Tacos with Avocado and Micro Greens
- Author: Erin Alderson
- Yield: 2-3 1x
- Lentils
- 1/2 cup black lentils
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 minced chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce, divided
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- Tacos
- 1/2 avocado, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup mixed microgreens
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or brown rice syrup
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 to 6 corn tortillas
- 1 to 2 ounces cotija, feta or goat cheese
- Minced cilantro, garnish
- Rinse the lentils. Place them in a sauce pan with the broth, minced chipotle, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, cumin and coriander. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until lentils are tender but not mushy, 22 to 25 minutes. Taste and add more adobo sauce, if you'd like more heat.
- Combine the avocado and microgreens. In a small bowl, beat together lime juice, honey and olive oil. Pour over the microgreens and avocado, tossing until greens are coated. Divide the lentil mixture among the tortillas. Top with the avocado salad, crumbled cheese and minced cilantro.
Notes
* I suggest trying your hand at homemade tortillas (so, so good!)
* This recipe can easily be made vegan- just leave off the cheese.
Recipe originally created for the San Jose Mercury News.
colorful bell peppers and onions, usually served w/ black beans in my house. Your OWN avocado tree..... majorly jealous, that sounds amazing.
Fave taco filling? Barbacoa!
Oh how exciting! I have a baby garden as well, although i don't have nearly as many vegetables as you.
do you grow your own microgreens as well? i've been looking into getting a kit so that i can snip off some whenever needed.
excited for the giveaway! oxo is one of my all time favorite brands.
xxoo
I don't yet but it's on my list to start! I think a kit is a great idea!
I'm easy, mostly just refried beans and cheese with some guacamole on the side. Sometimes I just want chicken though.
Ground beef! It's the way my mom always made them and while I like to mix it up every now and again, it's my go-to taco filling 🙂
We've looked at that scale several times. We have two at home, but don't really like either!
I've had my fair share and it's by far my favorite!
thanks for the reminder to make homemade tortillas more often! I already have the masa too- no excuses.
No excuse if you already have masa 🙂
I love pinto beans and cheese but can't wait to try your recipe. So simple yet so good.
guacamole, or really, just plain avocado.
I like a simple taco with beans and lots of veggies (sauteed peppers, onions and mushrooms, fresh spinach and tomatoes) and salsa!
This looks amazing! Love lentils and chipotle in adobe sauce - hope to have a garden of my own one! 🙂
Favorite taco filling...probably sweet potatoes and avocados! 🙂
Diced tomatoes
It's just not the same without sour cream!
Love seeing meatless taco recipes, especially this time of year. These look delish!
Chicken....or black beans! I love your black bean taco recipe w/ avocado and goat cheese.
Roasted corn!
Your own avocado tree? Wow, that's the dream! Love the lentils 🙂 These look amazing!
My go-to for tacos are lentil-quinoa tacos and I LOVE chipotles in adobo 🙂
Oh yeah, those are definitely a favorite of mine!
Carne asada and TONS of queso fresco!
Hot sauce! I love the extra heat!
Chorizo and potatoes are my fav at home soft taco filling. Thanks for posting this meatless taco recipe
Shredded chicken!
Something creamy and cold, whether it's guacamole or sour cream!
Does cheese count as a filling??? If not, then tons of roasted veggies 🙂
So much guacamole it makes the rest of the taco cold 🙂
You're my type of woman. I prefer 80% guac and 20% everything else 😉
Do I have to pick a favorite? I think I'd eat tacos filled with just about anything!
I would eat tacos every day if I could, so I agree with you!
Favorite taco filling is shrimp...or your black bean, goat cheese, avo tacos! YUM!!
Hooray, tacos! for some reason I never think to use lentils in my tacos That clearly needs to change! 🙂
I love mushrooms in my tacos.
My favorite taco filling is fish, but I am partial to all kinds of tacos
What a great dinner idea! I love lentils and always have them on hand.
Soychorizo from Trader Joes
Potato and black bean!
Chorizo or leftover sweet potato black bean burgers
avocado!
Grilled corn and avocado. It goes with everything I put in tacos and is simply perfect. 🙂
Ground beef, lettuce, salsa, and guac!
I love fresh avacado with slaw
Cheese!
I love tilapia!
grilled shrimp & avocado
extra tomatoes and extra salted avocado are the best taco fillings!
Love grilled veggies and fresh salsa!
I am (wistfully and jealously) sending lots of "grow big and strong" energy to your avocado tree!
P.S. my favorite toppings are greek yogurt, cheese, and lots of guac!
Black beans and sweet potatoes!
Sharp cheddar and avocado!
I love fish tacos with black beans and cabbage slaw. Yum!
Refried beans and avocado with Honduran sour cream.
Love the look of this Erin! SO delicious!
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mushrooms for me! or jackfruit!
Avocado plus anything - black beans or fish tacos are faves. Thx for giveaway!
Making these tomorrow! Looks soooo yummy.
Definitely has to be guacamole and queso fresco!
Shredded chicken with avocado and cheese
Could you have made anything more amazing? So simple, but so satisfying - I would make this right now if I was home! I am jealous of your avocado tree and will look forward to hearing more about how it is growing. 🙂
Thank you for the great recipe and the giveaway. I think my favorite taco filling is the cheese. You must have good cheese, from there you can have anything else.
huge fan of the lentil. Thanks for the delicious ideas.
My favorite filling is roasted zucchini and mushroom with a green chile-avocado salsa.
I love avocado in my tacos and fresh tomatoes! Making this recipe for dinner tonight! Thanks Erin.
yum. Looks delish! and oh how I need a "real" big girl kitchen scale (all the best would just be gravy!)
This is a hard one, as there are SO many good taco toppings... But If I had to choose, I probably say cheese, guac, sour cream, and diced (organic) tofu.
Yum! I want this now! I've been getting microgreens in my CSA each week so these will definitely be on the menu! Grilled veggies and avocado are my favorite filling.
Tie between rajas and carnitas!
Oh my goodness, these look incredible. I LOVE lentils and avocado - never thought to put them in a taco! I'd say i love avocado, homemade guacamole and a great homemade spicy salsa 🙂
My favorite taco filling is black beans and sweet potatoes with a cilantro slaw.
Love the Chipotle twist on the lentils! Would be interesting to try with green and yellow lentils too!
Excited to try this! I've become addicted to your chipotle sweet potato tacos!
my favorite taco filling: sweet potato, black bean, kale and chipotle
Fish, or portabellos! Definitely have to try your lentil recipe!
So funny....I had clipped this from the paper this weekend not even knowing it was yours! Avocado is a favorite for me, looking forward to trying these!
Hearing about your garden always makes me happy! I just started my own garden this year and as many failures as I've had, seeing my cucumbers show their first flowers (I live in NYC so my plants are a bit behind yours) was such a great feeling. I'm so jealous you have the ability to grow an avocado tree! Thanks for sharing and for another great recipe!
What exciting you have an avocado tree! Love it. Great recipe too 😉
Carnitas and/or fried avocado 🙂
My family loves tacos... I can't wait to try these!
Fish 🙂
veggies and cheese
corn, black beans, avocado, salsa and carnitas!
Ground chicken w/ hot sauce
I can't imagine having my own avocado tree - that is awesome!!! These sound so healthy but still delicious. I would love to have my own OXO scale 😉
I love corn and salsa in my tacos!
I love a good grilled shrimp taco.
I love beans and cheese!
Chicken, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes & a little bit of lettuce.
I love fish tacos with grilled fish and fresh lime juice.
Shredded beef and guacamole are definitely my favorite.
I love just about anything in a taco. Meat, beans, veggies. MMMMM....tacos
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas
I love roasted veggie tacos! Also simple black beans, avocado, and salsa. Yum!
Fav is pinto beans!
Pickled peppers!
guacamole and cilantro!
I love sauteed peppers and onions!
My favorite filling is shredded beef, cheese, lettuce, etc. The usual.
Yum! my favorite is black beans and sweet potatoes... with avocado and greek yogurt! My little garden is just starting to produce, my peas and radishes were ready this week! And I can see little green tomatoes on the way!
Ahh chipotle ANYTHING wins in my book, but I am a sucker for spicy roast veg in my tacos... Yum, yum!
Achiote chicken and sweet potatoes
This looks really good Erin, you are so lucky to have a avocado tree, can't wait to see all those recipes and pictures.
Sweet and spicy salsa - I love fruit salsas on top of cooked veggies and of course avocado. Which oddly enough I truly never enjoyed until recently. I'm mentally slapping my younger self for not appreciating it's deliciousness. 🙂 Your book looks beautiful!
I have to pick just one?! I would have to to Sriracha. This gives the taco all the flavor it needs.
My favorite taco filling is grilled vegetables. Thank you
Fish tacos with slaw
My favorite taco filling is black beans sautéed with a little lime, onions, garlic, sweet corn (straight of the cob!), chili, and cumin. Mmmmmmm.
Onions. Raw, crunchy onions, esp when combined with freshly shredded cheese. Mmmm
avocados or guac!
I'd really love that scale for baking!
fish with tomatillo salsa and cabbage, although you've inspired me to try many vegetarian ones as well!
black beans & avocado....and of course some cheese & greens. these tacos look fabulous!
Thanks for offering these chances to win. FUN! Love your blog!!!!
I'm really enjoying Mexican fusion tacos the best right now, so I'd say Korean bulgogi with slaw.
Can't wait to try!
Avocados!
GUAC!
These lentils were incredible! I'm going to have start cooking them like this all the time.