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.
PrintChipotle Lentil Tacos with Avocado and Micro Greens
- Yield: 2-3 1x
Ingredients
- Lentils
- ½ cup black lentils
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 minced chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce, divided
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- Tacos
- ½ avocado, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup mixed microgreens
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- ½ 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
Instructions
- 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.
Cassie says
colorful bell peppers and onions, usually served w/ black beans in my house. Your OWN avocado tree..... majorly jealous, that sounds amazing.
Maria says
Fave taco filling? Barbacoa!
steph says
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
erin says
I don't yet but it's on my list to start! I think a kit is a great idea!
Christy says
I'm easy, mostly just refried beans and cheese with some guacamole on the side. Sometimes I just want chicken though.
Kelsey @ Badger Kitchen says
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 🙂
Andy says
We've looked at that scale several times. We have two at home, but don't really like either!
erin says
I've had my fair share and it's by far my favorite!
Allison says
thanks for the reminder to make homemade tortillas more often! I already have the masa too- no excuses.
erin says
No excuse if you already have masa 🙂
Sandra Lea says
I love pinto beans and cheese but can't wait to try your recipe. So simple yet so good.
grace says
guacamole, or really, just plain avocado.
Rebecca says
I like a simple taco with beans and lots of veggies (sauteed peppers, onions and mushrooms, fresh spinach and tomatoes) and salsa!
Kaylee @ Lemons and Basil says
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! 🙂
Maureen says
Diced tomatoes
Felicia says
It's just not the same without sour cream!
Jennifer says
Love seeing meatless taco recipes, especially this time of year. These look delish!
Erika says
Chicken....or black beans! I love your black bean taco recipe w/ avocado and goat cheese.
Abby says
Roasted corn!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Your own avocado tree? Wow, that's the dream! Love the lentils 🙂 These look amazing!
Andrea says
My go-to for tacos are lentil-quinoa tacos and I LOVE chipotles in adobo 🙂
erin says
Oh yeah, those are definitely a favorite of mine!
Lauren says
Carne asada and TONS of queso fresco!
Hilary says
Hot sauce! I love the extra heat!
Romy says
Chorizo and potatoes are my fav at home soft taco filling. Thanks for posting this meatless taco recipe
Heather Taylor says
Shredded chicken!
Loretta says
Something creamy and cold, whether it's guacamole or sour cream!
Shoshana says
Does cheese count as a filling??? If not, then tons of roasted veggies 🙂
Katelin says
So much guacamole it makes the rest of the taco cold 🙂
erin says
You're my type of woman. I prefer 80% guac and 20% everything else 😉
Sarah says
Do I have to pick a favorite? I think I'd eat tacos filled with just about anything!
erin says
I would eat tacos every day if I could, so I agree with you!
natasha {schue love} says
Favorite taco filling is shrimp...or your black bean, goat cheese, avo tacos! YUM!!
Eileen says
Hooray, tacos! for some reason I never think to use lentils in my tacos That clearly needs to change! 🙂
lea says
I love mushrooms in my tacos.
Christine says
My favorite taco filling is fish, but I am partial to all kinds of tacos
Haley says
What a great dinner idea! I love lentils and always have them on hand.
Colleen says
Soychorizo from Trader Joes
Emily says
Potato and black bean!
Emily R. says
Chorizo or leftover sweet potato black bean burgers
Jenny says
avocado!
Catherine says
Grilled corn and avocado. It goes with everything I put in tacos and is simply perfect. 🙂
Emily S. says
Ground beef, lettuce, salsa, and guac!
Tierney says
I love fresh avacado with slaw
Kate says
Cheese!
Jen says
I love tilapia!
Melissa says
grilled shrimp & avocado
Talia says
extra tomatoes and extra salted avocado are the best taco fillings!
Alicia says
Love grilled veggies and fresh salsa!
Kim says
I am (wistfully and jealously) sending lots of "grow big and strong" energy to your avocado tree!
Kim says
P.S. my favorite toppings are greek yogurt, cheese, and lots of guac!
Ann Paquette-Lukens says
Black beans and sweet potatoes!
Rachel Tilly says
Sharp cheddar and avocado!
Anne Marie Becka says
I love fish tacos with black beans and cabbage slaw. Yum!
Tricia Z says
Refried beans and avocado with Honduran sour cream.
Millie l Add A Little says
Love the look of this Erin! SO delicious!
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sarah says
mushrooms for me! or jackfruit!
Lori says
Avocado plus anything - black beans or fish tacos are faves. Thx for giveaway!
Natalie says
Making these tomorrow! Looks soooo yummy.
Robert says
Definitely has to be guacamole and queso fresco!
Shannon says
Shredded chicken with avocado and cheese
Katie @ Whole Nourishment says
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. 🙂
Susan says
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.
Patrick says
huge fan of the lentil. Thanks for the delicious ideas.
cynthia says
My favorite filling is roasted zucchini and mushroom with a green chile-avocado salsa.
Mary Ann says
I love avocado in my tacos and fresh tomatoes! Making this recipe for dinner tonight! Thanks Erin.
eleisa says
yum. Looks delish! and oh how I need a "real" big girl kitchen scale (all the best would just be gravy!)
Siona K says
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.
[email protected] says
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.
sara says
Tie between rajas and carnitas!
Melissa (I Crashed the Web) says
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 🙂
debbie says
My favorite taco filling is black beans and sweet potatoes with a cilantro slaw.
Shrutika Sachdev says
Love the Chipotle twist on the lentils! Would be interesting to try with green and yellow lentils too!
Ann says
Excited to try this! I've become addicted to your chipotle sweet potato tacos!
Julie says
my favorite taco filling: sweet potato, black bean, kale and chipotle
Becky says
Fish, or portabellos! Definitely have to try your lentil recipe!
Heather says
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!
Helene says
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!
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
What exciting you have an avocado tree! Love it. Great recipe too 😉
Madeline says
Carnitas and/or fried avocado 🙂
jan says
My family loves tacos... I can't wait to try these!
Heather S says
Fish 🙂
jacquie says
veggies and cheese
Emily L says
corn, black beans, avocado, salsa and carnitas!
Candice says
Ground chicken w/ hot sauce
Leah Davis says
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 😉
Chelsea says
I love corn and salsa in my tacos!
Elizabeth T says
I love a good grilled shrimp taco.
Sara says
I love beans and cheese!
Auntiepatch says
Chicken, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes & a little bit of lettuce.
Anna says
I love fish tacos with grilled fish and fresh lime juice.
Sara H says
Shredded beef and guacamole are definitely my favorite.
Talia B. says
I love just about anything in a taco. Meat, beans, veggies. MMMMM....tacos
Emily says
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas
serena says
I love roasted veggie tacos! Also simple black beans, avocado, and salsa. Yum!
Kristelpetty petty says
Fav is pinto beans!
Christine says
Pickled peppers!
Kevin says
guacamole and cilantro!
Jolene says
I love sauteed peppers and onions!
Carolsue says
My favorite filling is shredded beef, cheese, lettuce, etc. The usual.
Sarah W. says
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!
Emma says
Ahh chipotle ANYTHING wins in my book, but I am a sucker for spicy roast veg in my tacos... Yum, yum!
cori says
Achiote chicken and sweet potatoes
cheri says
This looks really good Erin, you are so lucky to have a avocado tree, can't wait to see all those recipes and pictures.
Emily says
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!
Stacey Roberson says
I have to pick just one?! I would have to to Sriracha. This gives the taco all the flavor it needs.
sa collins says
My favorite taco filling is grilled vegetables. Thank you
sara says
Fish tacos with slaw
Lindsie says
My favorite taco filling is black beans sautéed with a little lime, onions, garlic, sweet corn (straight of the cob!), chili, and cumin. Mmmmmmm.
Kristin says
Onions. Raw, crunchy onions, esp when combined with freshly shredded cheese. Mmmm
Melissa says
avocados or guac!
AMY says
I'd really love that scale for baking!
Meatballs & Milkshakes says
fish with tomatillo salsa and cabbage, although you've inspired me to try many vegetarian ones as well!
maryn says
black beans & avocado....and of course some cheese & greens. these tacos look fabulous!
Cindy Weglewski says
Thanks for offering these chances to win. FUN! Love your blog!!!!
Sandi says
I'm really enjoying Mexican fusion tacos the best right now, so I'd say Korean bulgogi with slaw.
Jillane Brown says
Can't wait to try!
Kylie says
Avocados!
Michael says
GUAC!
Monica says
These lentils were incredible! I'm going to have start cooking them like this all the time.